Rockfall at Sukari Gold Mine Kills Worker
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Aug 09, 2026 · Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The accident is unlikely to materially affect gold supply or prices given the mine's continued operation outside the affected area. However, it may prompt a temporary suspension of underground work and a safety review, potentially causing minor production delays and raising operational costs for AngloGold Ashanti.
On August 9, 2026, a rockfall occurred inside an underground tunnel at the Sukari gold mine in Egypt's Eastern Desert, killing one worker and injuring five others. The deceased was identified as Abdel Rahman Nabil Mahmoud, an employee of Sukari Gold Mines Company. The injured were taken to a hospital in Egypt — Marsa Alam with stable conditions. Egypt's Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi ordered the formation of a committee to investigate the incident, review health and safety procedures, and recommend preventive measures. Underground operations in the affected area were suspended pending the investigation and safety confirmation. Sukari is Egypt's largest gold mine, operated by Sukari Gold Mines Company, a joint venture between the Egypt — Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (Egypt) and AngloGold Ashanti, which acquired the previous operator Centamin in 2024. The mine produces about 500,000 ounces of gold annually and is a flagship for Egypt's mining sector. Fatal accidents at Sukari are rare; this is the first publicly reported death since AngloGold took over.
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