Russia halts rescue operation at Pioneer gold mine in Amur

Moscow [Russia], April 1 (ANI): The rescue operation at the Pioneer gold mine in the Amur Region of Russia's Far East has been halted, ending the search for the group of miners trapped underground after a mine accident, who are now presumed dead, Russia-based TASS reported.

The accident happened on March 19, when 13 mine workers ended up being trapped under the rubble after a section of the mine shaft collapsed and caved