A devastating incident has rocked the Redwing Mine in Penhalonga, Manicaland province, where an ominous mine shaft collapse has left approximately 15 miners trapped and feared dead. The heart-wrenching situation has ignited calls for immediate government intervention, with demands to terminate contracts associated with the mining operation.Clinton Masanga, the Director of Penhalonga Youths Development Trust, urged the authorities to take responsibility for the dire situation.
We strongly believe that the government should take immediate action by terminating the contracts associated with this mining operation,” Masanga stated, emphasizing the urgency of the matter.Elizabeth Zhou, who has four relatives among the trapped miners, shared her anguished perspective on the rescue efforts.
“The rescue mission is taking its toll in efforts to retrieve the trapped miners,” Zhou lamented, reflecting the anguish and anxiety gripping families awaiting news of their loved ones.The Redwing Mine incident has not only sparked concerns for the safety of miners but has also intensified scrutiny on mining practices and safety protocols within the sector.
Questions loom over the circumstances leading to the collapse and whether adequate measures were in place to prevent such a catastrophic event.
