Coal mine explosion
Coverage of Coal mine explosion in the Nexus archive.
- A collapse occurs during an illegal mining operation in China, killing 5 people
A collapse at an illegal mining operation in Huize County, Yunnan province, China killed five people and injured one. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., with rescuers recovering six trapped individuals. Authorities are investigating, and a recent coal mine explosion in Shanxi province also highlighted safety violations.
- A collapse occurs during an illegal mining operation in China, killing 5 people
A collapse at an illegal mining operation in China's Huize County, Yunnan province, killed five people and injured one. The incident occurred in Baiwu village, and authorities are investigating. A week prior, a deadly coal mine explosion in Shanxi province killed at least 82 people.
- China coal mine explosion kills dozens
A coal mine explosion in China killed at least 82 people, marking the country’s deadliest mining accident in years. Despite China's leadership in coal production and renewable energy expansion, the incident raises concerns about safety and energy security, particularly amid the Iran war.
- Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82
A coal mine explosion in Shanxi Province, China, killed at least 82 people, prompting authorities to investigate safety lapses. The incident occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with rescue operations ongoing as of May 23, 2026.
- Authorities investigate safety lapses after China coal mine blast kills at least 82
An explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County, China, killed at least 82 people. Rescue workers are responding to the incident as authorities investigate potential safety lapses.
- Owners of Chinese mine where 82 died in blast accused of ‘serious violations’ of the law
The owners of a Chinese coal mine where 82 people died in a blast have been accused of serious legal violations by the local government. Deputy party secretary Chen Xiangyang ordered all four mines operated by Shanxi Tongzhou Group to suspend operations immediately.
- At least 82 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion
A coal mine explosion in Shanxi province, China, killed at least 82 people, marking the country's worst mining disaster in 16 years.
- Deadliest coal mine explosion in China in years kills 90 people, state media say
A deadly coal mine explosion in China killed 90 people, marking the deadliest such incident in years. The event was reported by state media, with journalist Yena Lee providing live coverage from Beijing.
- Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say
A coal mine explosion in China killed 90 people, marking the country's deadliest mining accident in years according to state media.
- Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say
A coal mine explosion in China killed 90 people, marking the country's deadliest mining accident in years.
- At least 90 dead in China coal mine explosion
A coal mine explosion in China's Shanxi Province killed at least 90 people. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged authorities to prioritize treating the injured and conducting rescue operations.
- China: Dozens dead in coal mine blast — state media
An explosion in a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, with some still unaccounted for, according to state media. President Xi Jinping has demanded an 'all-out' effort to search for and rescue those missing.