Chinese Mine Explosion

Rescue work is proceeding with difficulty due to smoke from the blast and subsequent dust that permeates the tunnels, which extend for hundreds of meters. Nevertheless, rescue efforts have resulted in the rescue of 116 miners so far.

The Beijing administration has tried to enforce safety regulations in 2004 and in comparison with the first 9 months in 2003, the tighter standards have been successful in decreasing the number of deaths in China’s many mines.

The Chenjistan produces over 1.3 million tons of coal a year.