Preliminary cause for Kazakhmys mine collapse announced
Images | Depositphotos
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.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
relevant news
Fresh earthquake hits Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl region
Images | Depositphotos
Mild tremors were felt in Zhambyl region after a 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the region at 03:42 am today, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
The network of seismic stations of the Kazakh Emergencies Ministry recorded an earthquake at 4:00pm Astana time today in Zhambyl region. The magnitude of the earthquake is yet to be determined.
According to preliminary estimates, the epicenter of the earthquake was in Kyrgyzstan.
No injuries and damage were reported.
Earlier it was reported that a 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Kazakhstan.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
One dead after gold mine collapse in Akmola region
Images | Depositphotos
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
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.
Worker dies in accident at Kazakhmys mine in Ulytau region
Images | Depositphotos
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.
This information may not be reproduced without reference to Kazakhstan Today. Copyright of materials of News Agency Kazakhstan Today.