South African diamond company Ekapa Mining has filed for liquidation a week after five miners were trapped in a mudslide.
The incident took place at the Ekapa mine in Kimberley, the capital of South Africa’s Northern Cape province, on February 17, when a sudden rush of water and mud quickly flooded part of the underground section of the deposit, cutting off access to the lowest mining level, approximately 800 meters below ground, according to an Associated Press report.
The mine’s owners, Ekapa Resources and Ekapa Minerals, stated that despite rescue efforts, including drilling and specialist assessments, the tunnels were found to be filled with mud and water, making survival impossible.
The mining company also…