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  • Nine people arrested in case of Kostenko mine explosion in Kazakhstan

    Nine people arrested in case of Kostenko mine explosion in Kazakhstan

    The investigation into the explosion at the Kostenko mine in Karaganda is being completed, the General Prosecutor’s Office of Kazakhstan says.

    “The investigation into the explosions at the mine is being completed. Nine officials of the mine were recognized as suspects and arrested,” the Prosecutor General’s Office said in a statement.

    A series of explosions occurred in the underground mine of the Kostenko coal mine on October 28, resulting in the death of 46 and injury to 28 miners. Then the mine was owned by Arcelor Mittal Temirtau. After this, the government decided to transfer ownership of the company to Kazakhstan.

    The chairman of the board of directors of the Allur Group, Andrey Lavrentyev, became a new investor in the company. The company was renamed Qarmet.

    Minister of Emergency Situations Syrym Shariphanov said that 19 people could be involved in the violation of legislation that led to the explosion at the mine, among them former General Director of Arcelor Mittal Temirtau Vladimir Yablonsky, HR Director Elena Vinokurova, Technical Director of the Coal Department Andrey Bely and others.

  • At the Kostenko mine it was prohibited to resume production for a while

    At the Kostenko mine it was prohibited to resume production for a while

    Qarmet management decided not to resume production at the Kostenko mine, where 46 people died as a result of the accident, until all possible factors for a repetition of the tragedy have been eliminated. This was reported on the company’s Telegram channel , Turantimes.kz reports.

    Management representatives carried out an inspection at the mine at a depth of more than 600 m, in close proximity to the accident site, and became familiar with the current situation. 

    Mine director Andrei Boyko reported on the results of inspections carried out at the site, planned work to eliminate the causes and consequences of the incident, and prospects for resuming coal mining.

    “The management of Qarmet, represented by Andrei Lavrentyev and Vadim Basin, expressed gratitude for the complex work being carried out, but prohibited the resumption of production in the mine until any possible factors of a repetition of the tragedy were eliminated. They noted that all the necessary means for execution are available to the engineers of the Coal Department,” the statement says. company message.

    Let us recall that on the night of October 27-28, an explosion occurred at the Kostenko mine, owned by ArcelorMittal Temirtau, in the Karaganda region. At the time of the accident in the mine named after. Kostenko there were 252 people. 46 people died. The Minister of Emergency Situations told the details of what happened. 

    After the tragedy, the President instructed the Government to stop investment cooperation with the ArcelorMittal Temirtau company. And about. Vadim Basin was appointed General Director of ArcelorMittal Temirtau , who said that the change of owner of ArcelorMittal Temirtau will not affect the employees.

    Kazakh entrepreneur Andrey Lavrentyev became the new investor of AMT . ArcelorMittal Temirtau was renamed Qarmet. 

    Minister of Emergency Situations Syrym Shariphanov named the names of the AMT leaders suspected of causing an accident at the mine. 

  • Tokaev instructed to terminate cooperation with “ArcelorMittal Temirtau”

    Tokaev instructed to terminate cooperation with “ArcelorMittal Temirtau”

    Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the miners who lost their lives in the fire at the Kostenko Mine in the Karaganda region. The head of state instructed the Government to provide all necessary assistance to the families of the miners. A government commission has been established to investigate the circumstances of the incident.

    The government has been instructed to terminate investment cooperation with the company “ArcelorMittal Temirtau.”

    The emergency occurred during the night.

    It is worth noting that just two months ago, a tragedy occurred at the “Kazakhstanskaya” mine (also owned by “ArcelorMittal Temirtau”).

    It has recently become known that the management is entirely responsible for the tragedy that led to the deaths of miners following the fire at the “Kazakhstanskaya” mine.

    The staggering statistics of fatal accidents at AMT facilities have caused outrage and angry comments not only from internet users but also from officials, starting with the head of state. The rumors about a possible “divorce” with a foreign investor have gone beyond kitchen table discussions and have taken concrete shape in parliamentary inquiries. To understand what is happening, the correspondent of Ulysmedia.kz analyzed, remembered, and reviewed personal archives.

    On April 23, it became known that Irina Em, a lawyer at “ArcelorMittal Temirtau,” was killed. Her body, showing signs of violent death, was discovered by firefighters from the city of Shakhtinsk who responded to a call. The most significant question actively discussed on social media is whether the woman’s murder is related to her professional activities. The Ulysmedia.kz correspondent investigated why deaths at “AMT” are associated with production.

  • Tragedy at the “Kostenko” Mine: the names of the miners who will be buried on October 31 have become known

    Tragedy at the “Kostenko” Mine: the names of the miners who will be buried on October 31 have become known

    Mourning continues in the Karaganda region for the miners lost in the Kostenko Mine accident. Funerals have commenced, with 14 workers interred on October 30th both in Karaganda city and surrounding towns. Many of the deceased had previously served at other company facilities.

    Further farewells are scheduled over the next two days, with the bulk planned for this coming Tuesday. Through social networks, eight additional memorial services have been noted already set for October 31st honouring Marat Fazlov, Olzhas Kamiev, Askhat Sapargaliev, Vladimir Kataman, Damir Kalimullin, Ivan Menikov, Akynzhan Orakbayev and Yuri Polovinka.

    The local administration and ArcelorMittal Temirtau are aiding the families in funeral arrangements. It remains that an explosion inferred to have resulted from a methane blast transpired on October 28th, with 45 bodies recovered and one miner still searched for. The first names released bring some solace amidst this tragedy which the President strongly condemned. A criminal inquiry has rightly commenced as the ownership transfer process continues.