Kazakhstan mourned nationwide on Sunday. After a severe fire occurred at a coal mine in the central region. causing as many as 42 deaths.
Foreign news agencies reported that Kazakhstan declares nationwide mourning on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, after a coal-like fire destroyed by a company. ‘ArcelorMittal’ in Luxembourg It resulted in 42 deaths, making it the country’s worst mining accident in the post-Soviet era.
The incident happened at a coal mine called Kostenko in the Karaganda region in central-eastern Kazakhstan. Last Saturday night The fire spread in the mine tunnel for a distance of 2 km, causing many deaths. And officials are searching for four more miners who are still missing. But the chance of finding a survivor is very low.
The latest explosion is one of several accidents that have occurred in mines at the company. ArcelorMittal Managed for many years As a result, the government of Kazakhstan decided to replace local companies affiliated with ArcelorMittal is a state enterprise While some people want all state enterprises to be changed. without any compensation
ArcelorMittal Company Came out to confirm on Sunday that They and the government of Kazakhstan signed a preliminary agreement. to transfer ownership of their local subsidiary companies to the Republic of Kazakhstan By promising that This transfer will be completed as soon as possible.
ArcelorMittal Company Entered Kazakhstan in 1995, managing 15 factories and mines in central Kazakhstan. They were initially seen as a beacon of hope for a country whose economy was stagnating after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
But the lack of investment in safety standards is not enough. Causing accidents that resulted in death in the mine. ArcelorMittal Manage frequently It has always drawn criticism from the Kazakh government. Meanwhile, trade unions are calling on the government to increase control. Until the latest tragedy occurred.
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2023-10-29 17:39:00
