10 Dead in Chinese Coal Mine Explosion

Industrial Metals

Zee News reported that last night, 10 miners died and 15 were injured as a result of a gas explosion at the Simachong coal mine in China’s Hunan Province. Another 29 were rescued.

Zee News reported that last night, 10 miners died and 15 were injured as a result of a gas explosion at the Simachong coal mine in China’s Hunan Province. Another 29 were rescued.

As quoted in the market news:

The blast occurred last night at the Simachong Coal Mine in Shaodong County in the city of Shaoyang, an official from the county department said.

Police have detained eight people believed to be responsible for the blast, including the mine’s legal representative and managers.

A further investigation into the accident is under way.

Click here to read the full Zee News report.

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