Jade Mine Collapse in Myanmar Kills 5, 15 Missing
A jade mine collapse in Myanmar's Kachin State killed five people and left 15 missing, with heavy rainfall triggering the disaster in Phakant, a major jade mining region prone to monsoon-season landslides.
China's Xinhua News Agency reported a jade mine accident in northern Myanmar resulted in a collapse that killed 5 people and left 15 missing. The incident, which likely resulted from heavy rainfall destabilizing rock piles in the abandoned mine, occurred in Phakant, Kachin State, on Sunday, June 28. According to The Global New Light of Myanmar, at least 5 deaths have been confirmed, with approximately 15 people still unaccounted for following the collapse. Local authorities, volunteer groups, and residents are working to rescue victims despite continuous rainfall and heightened risk of additional landslides. Retrieved bodies have been handed over to families. Phakant is among the world's premier jade sources but faces frequent landslides during the monsoon season. Reports indicate that many local residents and migrant workers venture into abandoned mines to search for remaining jade, despite the significant hazards.
