Kostenko Mine Explosion Trial Begins in Qaraganda: 10 Officials Face Charges
Photo: Orda.kz
The trial over the fatal explosion at the Kostenko mine has begun in Qaraganda, with hearings taking place directly at the correctional facility where the suspects are being held, Orda.kz reports.
The explosion, which resulted in the deaths of 46 miners, was investigated by prosecutors, leading to today's preliminary hearings. The court session includes state prosecutors, victims' relatives, and legal representatives for defendants and the affected parties.
Ten individuals, including mine management and technical staff, are facing charges. Among them are the mine director, chief engineer, and heads of the ventilation and conveyor transport sections. Nine accused are in custody, while one remains under a written undertaking not to leave the area.
All defendants have been charged under Part 3 of Article 277 of the Criminal Code of Kazakhstan (violation of safety regulations during mining operations). The trial is being held at Institution No. 61 of the Committee of the Criminal Executive System,stated the Qaraganda Region Prosecutor's Office.
The Kostenko mine explosion occurred in October 2023, killing 46 miners and injuring 28 others.
At the time, the coal mines, including those in Qaraganda, were owned by ArcelorMittal Temirtau. Following the tragedy, the Kazakh government transferred AMT's assets to a domestic investor. The deal was finalized with businessman Andrey Lavrentiev, and ArcelorMittal was rebranded as Qarmet.
Original Author: Zhadra Zhulmukhametova
Latest news
- Ecology Ministry Explains 13 Million Tenge Fine For Picking Dandelions
- Kazakhstan Refineries Increase Oil Processing Depth To 90%
- High Rates No Longer Keep Kazakh Banks’ Profits Rising, Analysts Say
- Almaty Health Officials Prepare for Possible Hantavirus Cases
- Ministry Says Saiga Deaths Remain Within Natural Limits
- Kazakhstan Faces Shortage of Doctors and IT Specialists
- Kazakhstan Petition Calls for VAT Removal on Feminine Hygiene Products
- Kazakhstan to Publish Register of Convicted Economic Crime Offenders
- Kazakhstan’s Economy Grew 3.6% in Four Months
- Shymkent Colleges Used Fictitious Students to Steal Over 1.3 Billion Tenge
- Almaty Court Extends Chechen Activist’s Extradition Arrest
- Record Rainfall Hits Almaty
- Falling Caspian Sea Level Reshapes Northern Coastline
- Kazakhstan Says It Is Ready To Help Resolve Iran’s Nuclear Issue
- Pashinyan Explains Why He Will Skip The EAEU Summit In Astana
- Kazakhstan To Gradually Cut University Programs In Oversupplied Fields
- Kazakhstan Offers Indonesia A Route To Central Asia And Europe
- Kazakhstan Tightens Rules for Master Plans and Urban Development
- Kazakhstan Approves Rules for Digital Tenge Circulation
- Military Jets to Conduct Training Flights Over Astana
