In Indonesia, the death toll from last week's gold mine collapse on North Sulawesi island has risen to 16. Till now, 18 people have been pulled alive but injured from the illegal mine. It is not yet clear how many miners were inside the shafts at the time of the accident. <br />''<br />''<br />''The rescue efforts have been hampered by steep terrain, unstable soil, and dangerously narrow mining shafts. Officials said that chances of finding survivors are gradually fading. <br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The accident happened in Sulawesi island's Bolaang Mongondow region, where five miners were killed last December after a similar illegal gold mine accident.</span><br />