Zimbabwe: Worker dies at Bikita Minerals
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Date Reported: 23 Ott 2023
Location: Zimbabwe
Companies
Sinomine Resource Group - Parent Company , Bikita Minerals (part of Sinomine) - SubsidiaryProjects
Bikita MineAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Workers: ( Number unknown - Location unknown - Sector unknown , Gender not reported )Issues
Deaths , Workers/EmployeesResponse
Response sought: Sí
Source type: NGO
"Death in the Depths: A Tragic Tale of Negligence at Zimbabwe's Lithium Mine" 23 October 2023
Nelson Musendekwa, an employee at the mine, died instantly when a machine he was operating struck him. This is not the first time the mine has witnessed such a tragedy, marking the second fatal accident it has claimed...
The Bikita Institute of Land and Development (Bila), a local watchdog, has expressed grave concerns over the incident. Bila, which advocates for worker safety and ethical practices in mining, is demanding a comprehensive investigation into the accident...