[miningmx.com] – A TANTALUM mine in Mozambique owned by Canadian firm Wildcat Resources was attacked and destroyed on November 9 after mine security shot dead an illegal miner, said Reuters.
Security staff were injured during the attack, while other staff were rushed to safety in Nampula, around 120 kilometres from the mine, said Reuters citing a company announcement.
“The Muiane mine site has been attacked and destroyed by local rioters,” the company said in a statement on Friday. “Police are not allowing access to the mine site due to bandits still occupying the area.”
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