Zemestan-Yurt coal mine

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Zemestan-Yurt Coal Mine (زمستان-یورت) is a coal mine in Azadshahr, Iran.

Location

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Background

On 3 May 2017, an explosion occurred at a depth of 1,200 meters in a tunnel of the Zemestan-Yurt coal mine, Golestan Province, Iran, when miners were trying to power a locomotive using an external battery. 42 people were killed in the accident and at least 75 injured, primarily from burns and inhalation of toxic gas.

Mine Details

• Operator: N/A
• Owner: N/A
• Location: Azadshahr, Golestan, Iran
• Coordinates: 37.02810872 55.29398914 (Exact)
• Status: Operating
• Capacity: 0.036 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa)
• Total Reserves:
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• Coal Type: Bituminous (Met)
• Mine Type: Underground
• Workforce Size: 500
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• Source of Financing: