Africa-Press – Mozambique. Governor of Manica Francisca Tomás wants to see artisanal gold mining activity cease during the rainy season, to stop lives being lost to landslides in saturated soils.
Speaking to communities and miners in the Bandire region, Susundenga district, the governor said she would hold local leaders accountable for the observance of these precepts.
Those listening to the governor’s advice pledged to interrupt activities, as well as to increase surveillance and denounce any individual seeking to destabilise the country.
Visit to mourning families
Five families in the Sussundenga district whose lost relatives in a mine collapse received assistance in the form of goods delivered by the governor when, in a gesture of solidarity last Friday, she went from family to family, paying condolences.
Read: Mozambique: Five dead in gold mine collapse in Sussundenga, Manica province – AFP
Governor Francisca Tomás delivered foodstuffs, school supplies, household and other items. The families praised the government’s prompt intervention and material support.
The collapse of an artisanal mine in the Bandire region on January 31st claimed the lives of five individuals.
As the images illustrate, the gold mining association there has as many as 350 members.
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