💨 Abstract

Zijin Mining has temporarily halted production at its Buritica gold mine in Colombia following an attack by armed assailants who damaged a power source. The attack, which occurred on Friday, caused severe destruction to an electrical substation and disrupted ventilation and drainage systems. The incident is attributed to illegal miners seeking gold from the mine. Buritica, the largest gold mine in Colombia, produced 8.3 tons of gold in 2023.

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