POLICE in Chambeshi are investigating the death of a 52-year-old miner who died following an accident at Tongguan Mining Company. In a statement, Monday, Copperbelt Province Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga said the deceased is reported to have been hit by a rock while working underground, resulting in serious injuries to his legs and other parts of the body. “The Zambia Police Service in Copperbelt Province has recorded a fatal mine accident in which a 52-year-old male employee of Tongguan Mining Company in Chambishi died after being struck by a portion of rock while working underground. The incident occurred today September 07, 2026 at around 05:30 hours at Tongguan Mining Company in Chambishi and was reported at 11:30 hours the same...




