A tragic incident occurred in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, where armed assailants attacked a private coal mine, resulting in the deaths of 20 miners and injuries to seven others. The attack took place in the early hours of Friday morning, highlighting the ongoing security concerns in the region.
A devastating coal mine explosion in eastern Iran has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least 51 workers, with several others injured. This incident, one of the most severe mining disasters in Iran’s history, has left several workers unaccounted for. The explosion, attributed to a methane gas leak, highlights ongoing concerns about worker safety in the country’s mining industry.
A UK high court ruling has halted the construction of the country’s first new coal mine in three decades, citing the project’s flawed ‘net zero’ claim and potential harm to climate goals. The decision, a victory for environmental groups, emphasizes the growing importance of considering the full emissions impact of fossil fuel extraction.
A mining accident at a coal mine in Leshan, Sichuan province, China, on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of seven people and left one trapped. The accident occurred while workers were closing a ventilation shaft. Despite improvements in mine safety in recent decades, accidents remain frequent in China, highlighting concerns about safety protocols at some sites.
