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]
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.