China orders mines shutdown after fatal accidents

South western China’s Sichuan province has ordered all small-scale coal mining operations shut down following weekend accidents that killed 51 people.

China orders mines shutdown after fatal accidents
Tue, 22 May, 2001 - 09:00

South western China’s Sichuan province has ordered all small-scale coal mining operations shut down following weekend accidents that killed 51 people.

All small Sichuan mines must submit to safety inspections, said a provincial Government spokeswoman.

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