Russia ends efforts to rescue gold miners trapped for two weeks - BBC News

The miners are presumed dead after a landslide two weeks ago at the far eastern facility.

2 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, EPAImage caption, Rescuers were unable to establish any contact with the trapped minersAn operation to rescue 13 gold miners trapped by a landslide in the far east of Russia has ended with the miners presumed dead, Russian media report.

Efforts at the Pioneer mine in the Amur region could not continue due to fears of further rock collapses.

The landslide happened two weeks ago, trapping the miners more than 100m (328ft) underground. Possible shelter areas have been found to be flooded.

The mine is one of the world's largest and one of Russia's most productive.

Officials are investigating a possible breach of safety rules. The managing director of the facility was arrested last week.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68707459

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