20.03.2025, 22:05 2231
One dead after gold mine collapse in Akmola region
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A 40-year-old miner died and a 36-year-old miner was injured Thursday morning following a rock collapse inside the Zapadnaya shaft of Bestobe mine in Akmola region, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
Akmola region’s department of the State Labor Inspectorate said the incident involving two miners of the Bestobe Mine branch operated by Kazakhaltyn took place at 10:35am on March 19 2025 in Stepnogorsk town.
The miners were brought to the surface at 1:30pm. The lone survivor was provided medical assistance and taken to a hospital in Stepnogorsk. The body of another miner was brought out for a post-mortem examination, said the department.
According to the department’s head Amangeldy Smailov, a special commission was set up to investigate the causes of the incident.
The police department of Akmola region informed that a criminal investigation has been launched into the death of the miner.
Earlier it was reported that an employee had died Wedne
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19.03.2025, 19:52 4831
Worker dies in accident at Kazakhmys mine in Ulytau region
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An employee has died Wednesday at East-Zhezkazgan mine operated by Kazakhmys Group of Companies in Ulytau region, Kazinform News Agency has learnt from the press service of the company.
A worker born in 1994 died of sustained injuries after falling into No.57 mine shaft while unloading equipment and supplies. The incident is being investigated. A special commission has been established to investigate the incident, said the company’s press service.
Kazakhmys extended condolences to the family members and close ones of the worker died, pledging to provide all necessary assistance.
Later, Kazakhmys Group of Companies announced suspension of all high-risk technological processes starting today in response to an increase in the number of incidents at its production facilities.
The company is set to carry out safety inspections at mining facilities following which operations will be resumed.
Seven miners were killed this February at Zhomart mine belonging to Kazakhmys in Ulytau region.
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17.03.2025, 19:48 6841
One dead, two injured in avalanche at Almaty’s Shymbulak
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The Ski Resort Shymbulak reported a human-triggered avalanche, killing one, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
The Emergency Situations Department said on Monday that the police had received a report from the Ski Resort Shymbulak of a human-triggered avalanche near the Komsomol peak, located 1 km from the resort.
Three people were skiing in a no-go area one kilometer apart from the Ski Resort Shymbulak on the Levyi Talgar Pass near Lake Nunatak, Talgar district, said the authorities.
According to the press service of the Emergency Situations Department, three freeriders, who had triggered an avalanche, were buried under the snow. Two skiers involved in the accident survived, with one found dead. Their identities are still unknown.
The rescuers warn of avalanche threats in mountainous areas, as tourists and outdoor enthusiasts are advised to exercise caution and read the avalanche forecast ahead of time.
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11.03.2025, 09:57 21321
Quake felt in Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region
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The network of seismic stations of the Kazakh Emergencies Ministry recorded an earthquake on March 11 at 01:26 a.m., Kazinform News Agency learnt from the Ministry’s press service.
It was centered on the border of Kazakhstan and China.
The magnitude 2 quake was felt in Zharket town, Zhetysu region.
No casualties were recorded.
As written before, an earthquake was recorded on March 8 in East Kazakhstan region at around 08:29 a.m.
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28.02.2025, 21:38 42911
Kazakhstani national dies while skiing in Issyl-Kul
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A Kazakhstani national died while snowboarding at the ski resort Karakol in Issyk Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, on February 27, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
According to the press service of the region’s internal affairs department, a Kazakhstani national, born in 1982, collided with his friend at speed while descending down a slope. The man died of injuries on the spot.
An investigation into the accident has been launched.
Earlier it was reported that four people had been killed and one injured in a head-on collision between two vehicles on Almaty-Astana highway in Almaty region.
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18.02.2025, 14:49 50221
Names of miners killed at Zhomart mine in Ulytau region revealed
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The authorities released the names of seven miners killed at the Zhomart mine of Kazakhmys Corporation in Ulytau region, Kazinform reports.
The bodies of the miners were retrieved today.
The names of the miners are as follows:
- Kairat Akshalov, 1975, a pumping unit driver;
- Ardak Zhakubayev, 1998, a shaft supervisor;
- Bakytbek Zhumadullayev, 1975, an underground miner;
- Orynbek Kenzhebekov, 1991, a load-haul-dump machine driver;
- Galimzhan Moldabekov, 1978, an assistant short hole driller;
- Olzhas Nuruldayev, 1979, an underground division energy worker;
- Konstantin Rozhkov, 1992, a wireman-installer.
As earlier reported, seven workers were trapped inside an underground shaft at Zhomart mine in Ulytau region, Kazakhstan.
The incident occurred at around 4:50pm local time 150km away from Zhezkazgan town.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev extended condolences to the families of the miners killed in the Kazakhmys Corporation’s mine collapse in Ulytau region.
Kazakhmys Corporation will give necessary assistance provided for by collective agreement to the families of the miners killed at the Zhomart mine in Ulytau region.
It said in a statement that the bereaved families will be paid tenfold the annual mean earnings of a worker and over 2 million tenge for funeral expenses as social and material aid and compensation for moral damages.
Besides, the loans and credits of the workers killed at the mine will be repaid. The families will also receive financial assistance to pay for the education of their children.
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18.02.2025, 09:46 50376
Preliminary cause for Kazakhmys mine collapse announced
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Kazakhmys Corporation announced the preliminary cause of the Zhomart mine collapse in Ulytau region that killed seven miners, Kazinform reports.
According to preliminary information, the accident that occurred on February 17 was triggered by a natural gas explosion. Such explosions are uncharacteristic of the Kazakhmys Corporation mines. The circumstances and the cause of the mine disaster are yet to be determined. The special governmental commission was set up to investigate the tragedy, Kazakhmys said in a statement.
As earlier reported, seven workers were trapped inside an underground shaft at Zhomart mine in Ulytau region, Kazakhstan, on February 17. The incident occurred at around 4:50pm local time 150km away from Zhezkazgan town.
The bodies of all seven workers were retrieved.
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09.01.2025, 17:51 93321
Two children killed in house fire in Karaganda
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Two more children and a 60-year-old woman were rushed to hospital for smoke inhalation, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
The fire occurred in the semi-detached residential building overnight on Prishakhtinskaya street in Karaganda, with the flames engulfing its roof, ceilings and household items.
Upon arrival of rescuers, two children, born in 2017 and 2015, managed to get out on their own and were taken to the children’s clinical hospital with indications of smoke inhalation.
Arrived promptly at the scene of the incident, the firefighters saved a woman, born in 1964, who was rushed to the Makazhanov clinic for smoke inhalation and burns. The rescuers also found the bodies of two children, born in 2020 and 2022, said the press service of the emergency situations department of Karaganda region.
The fire covering the area of 50 sq.m. was fully put out by the personnel of the emergency ministry.
The preliminary cause of the fire is an electrical short circuit. A criminal investigation into the accident has been launched.
Earlier it was reported that devastating wildfires are ravaging Los Angeles, threatening landmarks and homes.
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08.01.2025, 20:44 118966
Aircraft en route from Almaty to Antalya makes emergency landing in Aktau
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On January 9, Air Astana’s Airbus A321 aircraft operating the КС915 flight en route from Almaty to Antalya took off from the airport at 08:35am local time, Kazinform News Agency cites the press service of Air Astana company.
Due to a technical problem - a relief valve failure in the center fuel tank - the aircraft landed at the airport in Aktau city in a normal mode, said the airline.
The flight is expected to take off 9:20am on January 9 because of the need to deliver a spare part from Almaty.
The passengers of the delayed aircraft are provided with meals and accommodated in hotels.
Earlier it was reported that the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) had canceled the Baku-Kazan-Baku flight scheduled for January 8, 2025. This decision was made due to the closure of airspace over Kazan as a result of the "Kovyor" plan.
The Azerbaijan Airlines plane which was flying from Baku to Grozny crashed near Aktau, Mangistau region, on December 25. The plane was carrying 67 people including 5 crew members. 38 people died and 29 survived as a result of the tragedy. Among the victims were six nationals of Kazakhstan.
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