By Trapped Miners in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province
Seven miners, including two Chinese nationals, have been trapped in a flooded mine in Zambia’s Copperbelt province, near the Congo border.
The incident occurred at the Macrolink copper mine in Ndola city, which is under construction. The trapped miners are employees of the Chinese-owned mine.
Rescue efforts are underway, with the Chinese embassy in Zambia coordinating specialists. The incident comes shortly after landslides buried dozens of other miners at Seseli Mine in Chingola.
The fate of around 30 miners who went missing in the mudslide remains unknown. The Chinese embassy is providing dewatering equipment and other assistance to Zambian authorities.
Zambia is among the world’s top copper producers, with many of its mines run by foreigners.
