# mining safety

Deadly Shaft Accident and Probe Shake Zhaojin Mining, Investors Demand Answers

A shaft accident at Zhaojin Mining’s Canzhuang gold mine on 7 February killed seven people and triggered probes into both the cause and alleged concealment by the company. The disaster has hit Zhaojin’s Hong Kong-listed shares and raised questions about safety compliance, corporate disclosure and possible regulatory penalties.