Benin – Explosion at a gold shop in Koussiguou: one dead and several injured
In Koussiguou, in the commune of Natitingou, the gold mining operation turned into a tragedy on the night of February 5, 2026.
An explosion that occurred in an artisanal gold mining gallery triggered a collapse, trapping several people. According to local sources, the provisional toll stands at one dead and several injured, some in serious condition.
In response to this incident, local and administrative authorities quickly organized an awareness meeting for artisanal miners. They were asked to immediately vacate the site, which had already been allocated to a Chinese company for industrial exploitation.
During this meeting, there was a strict reminder of the risks associated with artisanal mining and the legal framework for mining operations to prevent any future accidents.
For the prefectural authority, this is the final outreach to artisanal miners invited to vacate the premises without delay. They will be of use at Glo Djigbé or elsewhere, as he has notified them.
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