Rich in resources, but with limited government presence across much of the country, Colombia is home to many such makeshift mines, particularly in zones where gold or emeralds have been found.

• 哥伦比亚拥有丰富的矿产资源但却缺乏足够的政府监管，类似于该出事的矿井，特别是在黄金及翡翠矿藏较为集中的地区几乎随处可见。