Six miners are confirmed dead after an illegal gold mine collapsed in Namayingo District, Uganda, with retrieval operations now formally concluded.
Uganda · MINING
Key Facts
—The collapse: An illegal gold mine at Mabuka Village in Namayingo District caved in on Saturday 18 July 2026, at a depth of roughly 120 feet.
—Casualties: Six miners are confirmed dead. Seven survivors were rescued and taken to Masafu Hospital in Busia District for treatment.
—Retrieval concluded: Busoga East Regional Police spokesperson Michael Kasadha confirmed that rescue operations were formally concluded on Tuesday.
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