00:00At least 82 people have been killed in a gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan state,
00:06with dozens more injured and others feared trapped beneath the rubble.
00:10Rescue teams and fellow miners worked through the night using basic tools,
00:15recovering 60 bodies by dawn, with another 22 found on Wednesday.
00:20A local administrator says around 50 people were injured, while the number still missing remains unknown.
00:27The collapse highlights the dangers of Sudan's largely unregulated gold industry,
00:33where millions depend on small-scale mining for income.
00:36Miners often work in unstable shafts, with little safety equipment and rudimentary tools.
00:43Gold has also become a crucial source of funding for both sides in Sudan's war now in its fourth year.
00:49Much of the country's gold is reportedly smuggled abroad, including to the United Arab Emirates,
00:54With heavy machinery needed to reach those still trapped, rescuers face a difficult race against time.
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