Massive Rescue Effort Underway for Missing Workers After Turkey Mine Landslide

Over 1,700 personnel deployed in search for nine trapped workers; environmental and safety concerns raised.

Nine workers are missing after a landslide hit the Copler gold mine in eastern Turkey, sparking a massive rescue operation involving over 1,700 personnel.
Authorities have detained four people, including the mine's field manager, as part of an investigation into the disaster.
Experts warn of significant environmental risks due to cyanide stored at the mine, which could contaminate the surrounding area and the nearby Euphrates River.
The Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects has called for the immediate closure of the mine, citing ignored warnings and a poor safety record.
Turkey's mine safety record is under scrutiny, with recent accidents highlighting the risks and lack of adequate safety measures.