www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/11/13/cautator-de-aur-ranit

A 25-year-old man from Roșia Montană was injured in an explosion while illegally searching for gold in an abandoned mine. He reportedly used improvised explosives to break rocks. The police are investigating the incident, confirming that the nature of the explosive remains undetermined. This incident follows a similar occurrence earlier in 2026. Authorities have opened a criminal case for bodily harm due to negligence, and investigations are ongoing under the supervision of a prosecutor.