A continued search for mine workers at Trevali Mining’s Perkoa nickel mine in Burkina Faso following a flooding event on 16 April has brought unfortunate news: the bodies of four miners have been recovered from the operation while the remaining four being sought remain missing. In an update on 25 May, Trevali officials said search crews are continuing their efforts…
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One month after eight workers were trapped within the Perkoa nickel mine in Burkina Faso after flooding, and despite 24-hour-per-day searches, rescue crews have confirmed they reached the mine’s refuge chamber and that the unit was empty. The chamber, located at Level 520, about 570 metres below ground, was still intact but had not been used. Searchers have pledged to…
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Canadian-based operator Trevali Mining said its continuing a search for eight miners that have been missing since a flooding event at the Perkoa nickel mine in Burkina Faso on 16 April. In an update report released 9 May, company officials said it has removed 32 million litres of water so far from the mine, restoring access to Level 550, but…
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