Police in Solomon Islands have confirmed the death of a man following a landslide at the Gold Ridge gold mine, the country's only large-scale gold mine. The incident occurred early Monday morning in one of the mine's pits near the capital, Honiara.
The body of the victim was recovered from the site. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased. The cause of the landslide is under investigation, but heavy rainfall in the region may have been a contributing factor.
The Gold Ridge mine has a history of environmental and safety controversies, including previous landslides and disputes over compensation with local communities. This latest incident raises renewed concerns about safety protocols at the site.
