Miners

Explosion in Afghan Coal Mine Claims Lives of Seven Miners Amid Safety Concerns

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Samangan, Afghanistan — A tragic mining accident on Wednesday has claimed at least seven lives and left two others injured at a coal mine in the Dar-e-Suf Payin district. The provincial police confirmed the incident, which occurred due to a methane gas explosion within the mine. Following the blast, emergency responders quickly mobilized to the … Read more

Coal Miners Face Uncertain Future Amid Moranbah North Mine Fire Situation and Acquisition Deal Jeopardy

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Moranbah, Queensland – Workers at four coal mines in Queensland are facing an uncertain future following a recent fire at the Moranbah North mine. The incident has raised concerns about the multi-billion dollar sale of the mines to US-based Peabody Energy. Peabody Energy released a statement expressing that they are currently evaluating all options in … Read more

Explosion during Bolivian gold miners’ standoff results in death of 5 people

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In La Paz, Bolivia, a deadly explosion occurred during a confrontation between rival gold miners, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least five individuals. The explosion took place in a mining shaft where the miners were in a standoff over territorial disputes. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation. Local authorities have … Read more

Miners Clash Using Dynamite Leads to Six Deaths in Bolivia Grabbing Control of Gold Mine

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Sorata, Bolivia – A clash between two rival groups of gold miners using dynamite resulted in a deadly explosion, claiming the lives of at least six individuals in the Yanai mining camp. The confrontation over access to a gold mine near Sorata, approximately 90 miles from Bolivia’s administrative capital La Paz, turned violent early Thursday … Read more

Sand Miners Attack Officials in Violent Clash in Koppal: Illegal Activities Escalate

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Koppal, Karnataka, India: Department of Mines and Geology officials in Koppal faced a dangerous situation when they were violently attacked by illegal sand miners near Chikkasindogi village in the taluk. The incident, which took place on a Friday afternoon, unfolded as three officials, including Sachin Gauripur, conducted a raid on an illegal sand mining operation … Read more

Tragedy Unfolds: 78 Illegal Miners Lost in South African Mine Standoff Rescued

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Stilfontein, South Africa – A harrowing saga unfolded in Stilfontein, South Africa, culminating in a tragic end as at least 78 illegal miners lost their lives in an abandoned mine. The standoff, which spanned months, highlighted the dire circumstances faced by those trapped underground in the mine, with rights groups pointing to starvation as the … Read more

Explosion at Coal Mine in Quetta Leaves Four Miners Dead and Eight Trapped

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Quetta, Pakistan – A tragic gas explosion at a coal mine in Quetta’s Sanjdi area has claimed the lives of four miners, with eight others still trapped inside, according to recent reports. The rescue operation has been underway for more than 27 hours, with authorities and local miners working tirelessly to reach those trapped underground. … Read more

Rescue Operation Underway for 12 Trapped Miners in Pakistan Coal Mine Explosion

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Quetta, Pakistan – A rescue operation is currently in progress to save 12 miners trapped in a coal mine in Pakistan following a devastating gas explosion. The incident occurred in Singidi, a town in the Balochistan province, approximately 40km away from the provincial capital city of Quetta. Abdul Ghani, a mines inspector, revealed that rescue … Read more

Miners Demand Security and Justice After Deadly Attack in Duki

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QUETTA, Pakistan: After a tragic attack that claimed the lives of 21 miners in Duki, coal mine workers have ceased operations, staging protests in demand of heightened security measures and justice for their fallen comrades. The violent assault at the mines involved armed assailants reportedly using rocket launchers and grenades, inflicting severe injuries on multiple … Read more