Kazakhstan Mine Blast Claims Dozens of Lives, Sparks Government Intervention
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A methane gas explosion at the Kostenko coal mine in Kazakhstan has claimed the lives of at least 45 miners, with one still missing. The mine is owned by ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel producer, and operated by its local representative. Operations at the company's eight mines in the region have been suspended, and a criminal investigation has been launched. The Kazakh government and ArcelorMittal recently signed an agreement to transfer ownership of the mine to Kazakhstan. The mining sector contributes significantly to Kazakhstan's GDP.
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