One killed in attack at Zijin’s Buritica gold mine, Colombia mining group says

An attack at Zijin Gold’s Buritica mine in Colombia on May 28, 2026 left one worker dead and another injured, the country’s national mining association said. The incident follows a prior disruption last year when illegal miners forced a temporary production pause after damaging a power source. The news directly affects Zijin’s operations and is likely to raise short-term supply concerns for Colombian gold production, which can exert upward pressure on gold prices (XAUUSD) and increase risk premia for miner equities; Zijin’s Hong Kong-listed stock showed a c.3.8% intraday decline in the report. Market participants may watch for further operational impacts, security responses, and any production guidance from Zijin that could influence near-term gold supply expectations and safe-haven flows.