AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChina Coal Disaster: Shanxi’s Liushenyu coal mine blast has killed at least 82 (down from an earlier 90) with two still missing; 247 were underground, 128 injured, and authorities say the chaos and unclear headcount drove the first tally. Accountability Crackdown: Company executives were detained and local officials cite “serious illegal violations,” while President Xi Jinping ordered “all-out” rescue, strict investigation, and safety risk checks. On-the-Ground Horror: A survivor described a sulphur smell and people choking before he fled. International Ripples: India’s PM Modi sent condolences to Xi; China’s ambassador thanked India for support. Broader Risk Lens: The incident is already triggering wider scrutiny that could tighten coal output—while rescue teams keep probing the mine. Other Mining Watch: Ok Tedi named Ben Burger to lead Misima Minerals; DRC suspended mining in South Kivu’s gold/coltan corridors for three months to curb illicit trade.
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