Police commander Mponjoli Mwabulambo said a massive mound of earth collapsed early today in Nyarugusu village in the country's northeast, burying at least 13 workers, including a Chinese national.
"A rescue team has been deployed since morning. The team hasn't managed to pull out a body," he said.
The commander said the mine is part of a Chinese company known as RZP. It was not immediately possible to get more details about the mine's owners.