Glencore's Cerrejon coal mine in Colombia suspended railway operations after explosives struck its railway network, marking the sixth attack on its infrastructure in 2026, Reuters reported.

The attack occurred on the night of September 22 near the municipality of Uribia in La Guajira department in northern Colombia. One train was affected, but no injuries were reported and mining activities continued as normal, the company said.

The National Army deployed troops to secure the area and oversee inspection of the infrastructure from early September 23. A damage assessment will be conducted once the site is safe to enter.

The 150-kilometer railway links the mine to Puerto Bolivar, where coal is shipped to international markets. The corridor is critical to the operation, and previous disruptions have forced the mine to shut down. Depending on repair timelines, the attack could affect the movement of supplies and coal, potentially disrupting production and exports.

The incident follows more than 80 blockades affecting Cerrejon this year amid protests against government authorities over the lack of basic services in nearby communities, rather than disputes with the company itself.

Cerrejon is one of the world's largest open-pit coal mines, producing 16.8 million tonnes in 2025.