CNRG demands probe into Rezende Mine disaster amid fears of rising death toll 

The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has called for an urgent investigation into the Rezende Mine collapse in Penhalonga, Manicaland province, amid  reports that the death toll has risen to seven.

The shaft collapse occurred on Sunday, at the Rezende Mine, which forms part of the Redwing mining complex.

In a statement, CNRG said initial reports indicated that at least three artisanal miners died, while several others were reportedly trapped underground.

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