[Sudan’s gold mine collapse has killed at least 67 miners] September 16th, Sudan’s non-governmental organization “Sudan Doctors Network” issued a statement on September 16, local time, saying that a collapse occurred at the Alzala gold mine near Nahud City, West Kordofan State, western Sudan on the 15th. At least 67 miners have been killed and many others are missing. The statement stated that the collapse may have been caused by the loosening of the ground caused by recent continuous rainfall and the decrease in the stability of the mine. Rescue workers are currently searching for missing persons, and the number of casualties may further increase. Sudan is rich in mineral resources. Gold production and exports rank among the best among African countries and are one of its main sources of foreign exchange earnings. However, Sudan's gold production relies on traditional mining methods. Traditional mining sites are distributed in multiple states, and safety accidents such as mine collapses occur from time to time. West Kordofan state, where the Alzala gold mine collapsed, is currently under the control of the Rapid Support Forces. (CCTV News)