Hey everyone, we have some sad news to share today. In central Kazakhstan, a copper mine had an accident that resulted in the loss of seven workers.
The incident happened deep underground, about 640 meters beneath the surface—that’s like stacking nearly two Eiffel Towers on top of each other! The mine is owned by a company called Kazakhmys, which is known for mining copper. Copper is a metal that we use every day in things like wires, coins, and even musical instruments.
On Monday evening, there was a collapse inside the mine. Emergency workers searched tirelessly and by Tuesday, they confirmed that all seven missing miners had been found, but sadly they didn’t survive.
This reminds us of how important safety is, especially in jobs that can be dangerous. Miners work hard to bring us the resources we use daily, and it’s crucial that they have safe working conditions.
Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the miners. Let’s take a moment to appreciate all the people who work in tough jobs to make our lives better.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
