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Article

9 Oct 2009

Author:
BBC News

China mine lift collapse kills 26

The collapse of two lift cages in a mine in central China has killed 26 men and injured five others...China's mining industry is notoriously dangerous, despite tighter government regulations aimed at upgrading safety. The accident occurred at the Hsikwangshan Twinkling Star Antimony Company Number 2 mine [part of Hunan Nonferrous Metals Group]... the policies of the government to improve safety are not always enforced at local levels. [includes video footage]