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West Sumatra Provincial Police, Walhi (Indonesian Forum for the Environment)
Guguk village, West Sumatra, Indonesia
May 21, 2026
Verified: May 21, 2026
"Nine people were killed in a landslide at an illegal gold mine in West Sumatra on May 14, 2026. The incident occurred following heavy rain despite repeated warnings to stop work. Illegal mining in the region is widespread and linked to high gold prices."