Local media reported earlier today that 51 people were killed in the incident, which they said was caused by an explosion. Methane gas In the second and third sectors, there is a private mine operated by Miningo Company.
Momeni added that 17 miners are still missing and their fate is unknown, noting that rescue teams are still 400 meters away from the site where they are likely to be.
Rescue teams are expected to reach them on Monday after removing the rubble and draining the excess gas.
State television said 69 workers were inside the two sectors at the time of the explosion.
“Seventy-six percent of the revenue comes from the oil,” Ali Akbar Rahimi, governor of South Khorasan province, told state television. Coal The Iranians are from this region and about eight to 10 large companies operate in the region, including the Mining Company.”
Labour Minister Ahmed Midri told state media the mine had undergone inspections last month and had complied with all safety regulations, denying any negligence.
“Such sudden events occur in the most advanced mines in the world,” he added.
The Public Prosecutor ordered an investigation into the incident.
Official media reported that explosion It happened yesterday, Saturday, at 9:00 pm (17:30 GMT).
