Man killed in landslide at Solomon Islands gold mine, police say
Summary
A man died in a landslide at a gold mine on Guadalcanal island in the Solomon Islands. Rescue teams found his body and are still searching to see if others are trapped after the land collapsed near the mine’s access road.Key Facts
- The landslide happened at an open pit gold mine owned by Gold Ridge Mining Limited.
- The site is on Guadalcanal, the largest island in the Solomon Islands.
- The man recovered was named Ashley Olo; it is unclear if he worked at the mine.
- Police are continuing to search in case others are buried under the landslide.
- The slip covered 100 meters on the road leading to the mine pit.
- Officials do not yet know what caused the landslide.
- The mine is majority owned by the Chinese company Wanguo Gold Group since 2019.
- There have been conflicts in the past between local landowners, illegal miners, and police at the site.
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