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What a National Tragedy Says About Labor Rights in Kazakhstan

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What a National Tragedy Says About Labor Rights in Kazakhstan

Late October saw another tragedy in terms of the protection of labor rights in Kazakhstan. Forty-six miners lost their lives following an explosion, which occurred as a result of a methane leak, in the Kostenko coal mine in Karaganda region. The tragedy has apparently accelerated the end of international steel giant ArcelorMittal’s operations in the … Read more

Mine Fire in Kazakhstan Kills 46, Accelerates Nationalization Talks

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Mine Fire in Kazakhstan Kills 46, Accelerates Nationalization Talks

Crossroads Asia | Economy | Central Asia After years of safety problems, ArcelorMittal confirms its in talks to transfer ownership to Kazakhstan. But a change of ownership won’t necessarily make mining any safer.  Tokayev speaking to families and citizens in Temirtau, Karaganda region. Credit: Akorda.kz Advertisement When a fire broke out at the Kostenco coal mine in Kazakhstan’s Karaganda … Read more