Peruvian gold mine fire claims 27 lives, worst in 20 years.
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A fire in a small gold mine in southern Peru has killed 27 people, making it the country's deadliest mining accident in over two decades. The mine is operated by Yanaquihua, a small-scale firm, and the fire was caused by a short-circuit. Peru is the world's top gold producer and second-largest copper producer, and the incident highlights safety concerns in Latin American mining.
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