Guadalcanal, the Solomons’ largest island, is known for its rainforest, rugged terrain and the pivotal 1942–43 campaign; a landslide at its gold mine leaves one dead, sparking renewed attention.
A landslide at Guadalcanal’s open-pit gold mine has killed one person and left others possibly buried. Police say the search continues as authorities review mining practices and regulations following the incident near Honiara.