Yubileynaya mine explained

Yubileynaya mine
Pushpin Map:Russia Kemerovo Oblast
Coordinates:53.8621°N 87.3324°W
Subdivision Type:Federal subject
State/Province:Kemerovo Oblast
Country:Russia
Products:Coal

The Yubileinaya mine is a coal mine in the Kemerovo Oblast area of Siberia, Russia. The mine is operated by Joint-Stock Company "TopProm", owned by the Limited Liability Company "AVD-Capital"[1]

Explosion

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.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 22 March 2024 . AVD-Capital company acquires Topprom coal holding . kommersant.ru.
  2. http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=11561392 38 killed, 7 injured in Yubileinaya mine blast
  3. Blast in Yubileinaya mine caused by spark from damaged cable - investigators