[Translation prepared by Business & Human Rights Centre]

Accident in Bulqiza mine, 50-year-old injured, 19 September 2025

A 50-year-old miner was injured yesterday while working in one of the Albchrome company's galleries in Bulqiza...

BIRN sources at Bulqiza Hospital said the miner suffered multiple injuries to his shoulder, which is expected to temporarily prevent him from returning to work...

BIRN has contacted Albchrome, seeking a statement on the circumstances of the accident, the health condition of the injured employee, and the measures being taken to ensure the safety of workers at the Bulqiza galleries. However, by the time of publication of this news, the company has not responded – a practice repeated in previous accidents...