Gold Miners Missing In Turkey After Landslide

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A CCTV monitor shows a landslide at an Anagold Mining operation in Ilic, Turkey February 13, 2024 in this screen grab from a social media video. Mustafa Sarigul via X/via REUTERS

Nine miners were missing after a landslide at an Anagold Mining operation in eastern Turkey on Tuesday, the energy ministry said, with rescue efforts under way.

The mine in Erzincan province is operated by Lidya Madencilik and owned by Turkey-based Calik Holding and Toronto-listed SSR Mining (SSRM.TO), opens new tab.

SSR did not immediately respond to a request for comment at its Turkey office.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya told broadcaster A Haber that 400 search and rescue workers are looking for the missing miners.

The government said it has launched an investigation into the incident.

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