Kazakhstan court hears Zhomart mine case over deaths of seven miners
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The Zhanаarkа district court in Ulytau region held its eighth hearing on October 1 in the criminal case over the February 2025 Zhomart mine collapse that killed seven workers. Relatives of the victims expressed concerns about the trial's progress. Three defendants face charges of violating mining safety rules, including failure to check for methane.
Key Facts
- The Zhomart mine collapse in February 2025 killed seven employees of Kazakhmys Corporation LLP.
- Initially 24 people were suspects in the case, but only three are now on trial.
- The eighth court hearing took place on October 1 in Zhanаarkа district court, Ulytau region.
- In June 2025, the Zhomart mine was allowed to resume mining operations.
Court Proceedings
The criminal case over the Zhomart mine tragedy is being heard in Zhanаarkа district court, Ulytau region. At the eighth hearing, some relatives of the deceased expressed remarks about the course of the trial. The prosecution charges the three defendants with violating safety requirements during mining operations, including failure to check for methane. Relatives stated they want all circumstances established and the truly guilty held accountable.
Background and Aftermath
The tragedy occurred in February 2025 in Zhanаarkа district, Ulytau region, when a rock collapse killed seven workers of Kazakhmys Corporation LLP. A criminal case was opened under the article on violation of safety rules during mining or construction works. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov ordered the creation of a government commission to investigate the causes. In June 2025, the Zhomart mine was permitted to resume mining operations, announced by Kazakhmys board chairman Nurakhmet Nuriev.
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