Small scale and artisanal miners have been urged to exercise caution in their operations as cases of mine accidents leading to deaths and injuries are rife.
The call was made by Mines and Mining Development Minister, Winston Chitando during a visit to Task Mine in Chegutu yesterday, where efforts are underway to rescue five workers trapped underground following mineshaft collapse earlier this week.
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