Yubileynaya mine
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| Location | |
|---|---|
  Yubileynaya mine | |
| Federal subject | Kemerovo Oblast |
| Country | Russia |
| Coordinates | 53°51′44″N 87°19′57″E / 53.862145°N 87.332382°E |
| Production | |
| Products | Coal |
The Yubileinaya mine is a coal mine in the Kemerovo Oblast area of Siberia, Russia. The mine is operated by Yuzhkuzbassugol, part owned by the Evraz Group who plan to take full ownership.[1]
Explosion[edit]
On May 24, 2007, a methane explosion at the mine killed 38 miners and injured a further 7,[2] one of whom subsequently died.[3] Investigators believe that the explosion was caused by a spark from a damaged cable.[3]
See also[edit]
- Vorkuta mine disaster—25-29 February 2016, methane explosion, 36 killed
- Raspadskaya mine explosion—8 May 2010, 91 killed
- Ulyanovskaya Mine disaster—19 March 2007, methane explosion, at least 108 killed
References[edit]
- ^ Evraz to Take Over Mining Company, Moscow Times, published 2007-05-28, accessed 2007-05-31
- ^ 38 killed, 7 injured in Yubileinaya mine blast, ITAR-TASS, published 2007-05-24, accessed 2007-05-31
- ^ a b [Blast in Yubileinaya mine caused by spark from damaged cable - investigators], Interfax, published 2007-05-28, accessed 2007-05-31
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