Colombia · Department
Santander
67
registered emergencies
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A mining emergency reported to ANM and handled by its mine-rescue stations and support points, as listed in the register the agency delivered in answer to a public-information petition. It is not every mining death in the country.77
deaths
52
deaths at illicit workings
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ANM classifies each emergency by the legal status of the working where it happened: legal, illicit or other. The classification is ANM's, not ours.318
active
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A título minero is a concession contract or licence registered in the Registro Minero Nacional; ANM's cadastre lists each with its expediente code, holders, minerals, stage and status.122
companies
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NIT is Colombia's tax identifier (Número de Identificación Tributaria). ANM's cadastre publishes it for every company holder, so records join exactly.In Santander, between 2011 and Sep 24, 2026, ANM's emergency register lists 67 mining emergencies with 77 deaths; 67.5% of the deaths occurred at workings ANM classifies as illicit.
From the emergency register ANM delivered to Mining Incidents in answer to a derecho de petición (radicado 20261004896502; answer 20263410388871). ANM register with emergencies through Sep 24, 2026 (extract of Sep 28, 2026, delivered Sep 30, 2026).
Emergencies and deaths by year, ANM register
| Year | Emergencies | Killed | Deaths, legal | Deaths, illicit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2025 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Deaths are split by the legal status ANM assigns the working; deaths at workings ANM classes as "other" count in the total and in neither column. The current year is partial.
Municipalities
| Municipality | Emergencies | Killed | Deaths, illicit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landázuri | 24 | 36 | 30 |
| Enciso | 9 | 8 | 4 |
| San Miguel | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Vetas | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| California | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Capitanejo | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| La Paz | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Los Santos | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vélez | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Municipality not recognized | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aguada | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Aratoca | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bucaramanga | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Contratación | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| El Carmen de Chucurí | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Molagavita | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Sabana de Torres | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Municipalities with 10 or more emergencies in the register have their own page. "Municipality not recognized" groups the rows whose printed municipality is not a municipality of this department in DANE's DIVIPOLA list.
By accident type, mineral and legal status
| Legal status | Emergencies | Killed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illicit | 39 | 52 | |
| Legal | 28 | 25 |
| Exploitation | Emergencies | Killed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underground | 63 | 73 | |
| Open pit | 4 | 4 |
| Accident type | Emergencies | Killed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground failure | 19 | 20 | |
| Explosion | 15 | 27 | |
| Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | 13 | 15 | |
| Fire | 6 | 0 | |
| Fall from height | 4 | 3 | |
| Handling explosives and blasting accessories | 3 | 3 | |
| Mechanical | 3 | 3 | |
| Electrical | 2 | 2 | |
| Flooding | 1 | 2 | |
| Slope instability | 1 | 2 |
| Mineral | Emergencies | Killed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal | 49 | 56 | |
| Gold | 11 | 14 | |
| Barite | 3 | 3 | |
| Gypsum | 2 | 2 | |
| Limestone | 1 | 1 | |
| Construction materials | 1 | 1 |
Latest emergencies in ANM's register
| Date | Place | Accident type | Legal status | Killed | Injured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 |
Landázuri, Santander
Explosion · Coal · Expediente FH2-101 |
Explosion | Illicit | 4 | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2026 |
Bucaramanga, Santander
Ground failure · Gold |
Ground failure | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 3, 2026 |
Vetas, Santander · DELIRIOS
Explosion · Gold · Expediente 13604 |
Explosion | Legal | 1 | 2 |
| Jun 9, 2026 |
Landázuri, Santander · POR DETERMINAR
Ground failure · Coal |
Ground failure | Illicit | 2 | 0 |
| May 28, 2026 |
Landázuri, Santander · ANTONELLA
Ground failure · Coal · Expediente FEL-165 |
Ground failure | Legal | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 4, 2026 |
Vetas, Santander · La Elsy
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere · Gold · Expediente 13779 |
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 3, 2025 |
Landázuri, Santander
Explosion · Coal · Expediente FEL-165 |
Explosion | Illicit | 0 | 6 |
| Dec 2, 2025 |
Landázuri, Santander
Ground failure · Coal · Expediente FI2-161 |
Ground failure | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 14, 2025 |
Landázuri, Santander
Explosion · Coal · Expediente FEL-165 |
Explosion | Illicit | 3 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2025 |
Landázuri, Santander · Corinto
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere · Coal · Expediente FEL-165 |
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2025 |
Landázuri, Santander
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere · Coal |
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2025 |
San Miguel, Santander
Ground failure · Coal |
Ground failure | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2025 |
Vetas, Santander · Mina Trompetero Frente de trabajo Filón Vetaebarro
Ground failure · Gold · Expediente 13779 |
Ground failure | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2025 |
Landázuri, Santander
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere · Coal |
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2025 |
Landázuri, Santander
Ground failure · Coal |
Ground failure | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2024 |
Landázuri, Santander
Ground failure · Coal · Expediente EI1-131 |
Ground failure | Illicit | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 13, 2024 |
Landázuri, Santander · LOS CRISTINOS
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere · Coal |
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2024 |
Los Santos, Santander · LA LOMITA
Ground failure · Gypsum · Expediente LLL-08034X |
Ground failure | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 25, 2024 |
Capitanejo, Santander · MINA EL CUJÍ
Fire · Coal · Expediente NEM-11461 |
Fire | Legal | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2024 |
Landázuri, Santander
Explosion · Coal · Expediente FEL-165 |
Explosion | Illicit | 3 | 0 |
| May 15, 2024 |
California, Santander · EL ALTA
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere · Gold |
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | Illicit | 3 | 10 |
| Feb 16, 2024 |
Landázuri, Santander
Explosion · Coal |
Explosion | Illicit | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2023 |
Landázuri, Santander
Explosion · Coal · Expediente FI2-161 |
Explosion | Illicit | 5 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2023 |
Enciso, Santander · El Triunfo
Mechanical · Coal · Expediente ARE-TB8-17021 |
Mechanical | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2023 |
Landázuri, Santander · LA ESPERANZA
Mechanical · Coal · Expediente FEL-165 |
Mechanical | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2023 |
Landázuri, Santander · SAN JUAN
Ground failure · Coal · Expediente FEL-165 |
Ground failure | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 31, 2023 |
Enciso, Santander · EL ESPINO
Fire · Coal · Expediente ARE-TB8-17021 |
Fire | Legal | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2023 |
Landázuri, Santander · CHACONES 2
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere · Coal · Expediente FEL-165 |
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| May 12, 2023 |
Landázuri, Santander
Ground failure · Coal · Expediente EI1-131 |
Ground failure | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| May 4, 2023 |
San Miguel, Santander · EL PORVENIR
Ground failure · Coal |
Ground failure | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2023 |
Landázuri, Santander · LOS FLACOS
Explosion · Coal · Expediente FEL-165 |
Explosion | Illicit | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 21, 2023 |
Enciso, Santander · RUBI
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere · Coal · Expediente ARE-TB8-17021 |
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2022 |
Enciso Capitanejo, Santander · MINAS LA MILAGROSA, EL RUBI Y EL TRIUNFO
Fire · Coal · Expediente ARE-TB8-17021 |
Fire | Legal | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 6, 2022 |
Los Santos, Santander · LA LOMITA
Ground failure · Gypsum · Expediente LLL-08034X |
Ground failure | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| May 4, 2022 |
Enciso, Santander · El Rubi 2
Electrical · Coal · Expediente ARE-TB8-17021 |
Electrical | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2022 |
San Miguel, Santander
Explosion · Coal |
Explosion | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2021 |
Landázuri, Santander
Ground failure · Coal |
Ground failure | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2021 |
La Paz, Santander
Fall from height · Barite · Expediente CLI-151 |
Fall from height | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2021 |
Aguada, Santander
Ground failure · Barite · Expediente IDQ-08551 |
Ground failure | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2021 |
Capitanejo, Santander
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere · Coal · Expediente ARE-TBJ-17071 |
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 28, 2021 |
Landázuri, Santander
Explosion · Coal |
Explosion | Illicit | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2021 |
Contratación, Santander
Handling explosives and blasting accessories · Limestone |
Handling explosives and blasting accessories | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 26, 2020 |
La Paz, Santander · MINERAL DISCOVERY
Fall from height · Barite · Expediente CLI-151 |
Fall from height | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2020 |
San Miguel, Santander
Explosion · Coal · Expediente ARE-TL7-11211 |
Explosion | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2020 |
Vélez, Santander
Flooding · Coal |
Flooding | Illicit | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2020 |
Landázuri, Santander
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere · Coal |
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2019 |
Landázuri, Santander
Explosion · Coal |
Explosion | Illicit | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2019 |
Enciso, Santander · PEÑA RICA 1
Handling explosives and blasting accessories · Coal · Expediente ARE-TL7-11211 |
Handling explosives and blasting accessories | Legal | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 9, 2019 |
San Miguel, Santander · YATAGAL
Fire · Coal |
Fire | Illicit | 0 | 3 |
| Nov 15, 2018 |
Enciso, Santander · MINA PEÑA RICA
Explosion · Coal · Expediente ARE-TL7-11211 |
Explosion | Legal | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 3, 2018 |
San Miguel, Santander · MINA LA MAGA
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere · Coal |
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2018 |
California, Santander · MINA LAS PAREDES, SECTOR LASS P.
Ground failure · Gold |
Ground failure | Illicit | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2018 |
San Miguel, Santander
Fire · Coal |
Fire | Illicit | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2017 |
San Miguel, Santander · LA MAGA
Fire · Coal |
Fire | Illicit | 0 | 0 |
| May 24, 2017 |
Aratoca, Santander · OPERADORA ARENERA LOS PINOS
Mechanical · Construction materials · Expediente 0348-68 |
Mechanical | Legal | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2017 |
Vetas, Santander · TROMPETERO
Ground failure · Gold · Expediente 13779 |
Ground failure | Legal | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 16, 2017 |
Enciso, Santander
Electrical · Coal |
Electrical | Illicit | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 15, 2017 |
Sabana de Torres, Santander
Slope instability · Gold |
Slope instability | Illicit | 2 | 1 |
| Jun 30, 2016 |
Vélez, Santander · CUBA 1
Ground failure · Coal |
Ground failure | Illicit | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 8, 2016 |
El Carmen de Chucurí, Santander · ANGOSTURAS 1
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere · Coal · Expediente 065-92 |
Contaminated or unbreathable atmosphere | Legal | 1 | 0 |
And 7 more emergencies in the register.
Each row is one emergency as ANM registers it. The mine's name is shown without the name of whoever works it, and the holder the register prints is never shown. The expediente is the one ANM prints. "Reported, not attended" marks emergencies ANM registered without its team attending.
Companies with emergencies at their titles
An emergency is linked to a company only when ANM prints the expediente of a title on which the cadastre lists the company by NIT, and that expediente matches a single cadastre record. The department has 324 titles in the cadastre.