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Miner dies after pit caves in at Issano Backdam

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Kaieteur News- A tragic mining accident on Thursday afternoon claimed the life of 31-year-old gold miner Owen Smith at 10 Miles Backdam, Issano, Middle Mazaruni River. The incident occurred around 2:30 pm when a section of the mining pit collapsed, burying Smith. Police reports indicate that Smith, a resident of Kaburi Village, Middle Mazaruni River, […]

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