Gold Mine Collapse Kills Fourteen in Colombia
Source reports published 20 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 4:58 pm AEST
A collapse at an illegal gold mine in a remote region of Colombia resulted in fourteen fatalities. Search efforts were discontinued following the incident, which occurred within a dense rainforest area accessible only by boat or plane.
What happened
- On October 20, 2026, an illegal gold mine collapsed in a remote part of Colombia.
- Fourteen people were killed and several others sustained injuries.
- The mine is located within dense rainforest and is only accessible by boat or plane.
- According to a spokesperson for the New York Times World, the mine is part of a growing number of small-scale, unlicensed operations in Colombia, driven by the rising global price of gold.
- Search efforts were halted after the collapse.
Original reporting
- Al Jazeera: Fourteen dead in illegal Colombian gold mine collapse
2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00 - New York Times World: 14 Dead After Gold Mine Collapses in Colombia
2026-10-20T06:58:33+00:00