Thirteen miners trapped in Russian gold mine, authorities say March 19 (Reuters) – Thirteen miners were trapped after a rock fall in a gold mine in Russia’s Amur region, Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Tuesday. “Communications are being restored and mechanized clearing of the transport slope is being carried out,” the ministry said on the Telegram messaging app. A view shows trucks during search and rescue operations at the Pioneer gold mine, where miners were trapped after a rock fall, in the Amur Region, Russia March 19, 2024. Russian Emergencies Ministry/Handout via REUTERS The accident occurred at the Pioneer mine, one of the largest gold mines in Russia based on processing capacity, Russian media reported. The mine is located in the Eastern Siberia Amur region that borders China to the south. The mine is owned by sanctions-hit Russian copper and gold producer UMMC. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Gold Slides Below $2,000 As U.S. Inflation Exceeds Expectations READ MORE Home Sales Hit a New Low: 2023 Ends with Weakest Performance Since 1995 READ MORE Evergrande's Liquidation: A Significant Turn in China's Property Crisis READ MORE Bond King' Bill Gross Warns of Potential Recession and Overvalued Stocks READ MORE The Commodities Feed: Gold Nears $2,200/oz READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment