POLICE say three male illegal miners aged between 25 and 30 have died while digging for suspected gold at Mulopwe Metal Mining Limited in Kasempa District, North-Western Province. In a statement, Tuesday, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga revealed that the incident occurred on August 13, 2024, around 03:48 hours. He said the lifeless bodies of the three illegal miners were later retrieved by unknown individuals believed to be their friends. “The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the public of a tragic incident involving a case of Sudden and Unnatural Death (SUD) that occurred in Kasempa District. The incident was reported to Kasempa Police Station. Today, August 13, 2024, at approximately 03:48 hours a mine accident occurred at Mulopwe Metal Mining...

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