Core Viewpoint - The tragic accident at the Uunugtu Mountain copper-molybdenum mine highlights serious safety concerns in the mining industry, particularly regarding the maintenance and integrity of safety equipment like grating panels, which failed and led to the deaths of six students during a field trip [4][12][13]. Group 1: Incident Overview - On July 23, six students from Northeast University fell into a flotation tank due to the sudden collapse of a grating panel, resulting in their deaths [3][4]. - The flotation tank is a critical component in the mineral processing industry, utilizing a mixture of water and chemical agents to separate valuable metals from ore [9]. Group 2: Company Background - The Uunugtu Mountain copper-molybdenum mine is a significant project for China National Gold Group, representing its largest investment and the first major non-ferrous metal project under its multi-metal development strategy [5]. - In 2024, the mine reported an operating income of 5.91 billion yuan and a net profit of 2.28 billion yuan [5]. Group 3: Safety Concerns - The flotation tank's depth of six meters and the presence of chemical agents increase operational risks, necessitating stringent safety measures [7][9]. - The grating panel, which should have ensured safety, was found to have a critical failure due to aging and inadequate maintenance, leading to the accident [11][13]. - Previous incidents in the industry have raised alarms about the need for regular inspections and adherence to safety standards to prevent similar tragedies [14]. Group 4: Aftermath and Response - Following the incident, the Inner Mongolia government initiated an elevated investigation, and the involved company's safety management personnel were subjected to criminal measures [18]. - The university has suspended all field trips to mining sites and is cooperating with the families of the victims for compensation [18].

Core Viewpoint - The tragic incident involving six university students at a mining facility highlights serious safety concerns regarding the maintenance and oversight of equipment, particularly the grating board that failed, leading to fatalities [1][2][3]. Group 1: Incident Overview - On July 23, six students from Northeast University tragically drowned during a visit to the flotation plant of China Gold Group Inner Mongolia Mining Co., Ltd. due to a grating board falling into the flotation tank [1]. - The incident has raised urgent questions about the safety protocols in place at the facility, particularly regarding the maintenance of the grating board, which may have suffered from corrosion, overloading, or inadequate installation [1][2]. Group 2: Safety Protocols and Investigations - The company had previously emphasized safety in its operations, claiming to have a zero-accident goal for 2024, which now appears contradictory in light of this incident [2]. - There is an ongoing investigation to determine the exact cause of the grating board's failure and whether any legal violations occurred [2][3]. - The incident has prompted calls for a thorough review of safety measures across the industry to prevent similar tragedies in the future [3].

Core Viewpoint - A tragic incident occurred during a summer internship visit at a subsidiary of Zhongjin Gold Corporation, resulting in the death of six university students and raising significant market concerns [1][2]. Group 1: Incident Details - On July 23, six students from Northeast University fell into a flotation tank due to a grid plate falling off during a visit to the flotation process at the Inner Mongolia Mining Company, a subsidiary of Zhongjin Gold [1]. - The company expressed deep condolences for the victims and apologized for the social impact of the incident [2]. - Following the incident, Zhongjin Gold's stock dropped over 7% at the opening on July 24, closing down 4.41%, leading to a market value loss of nearly 3.4 billion yuan [1]. Group 2: Company Background and Financials - Zhongjin Gold primarily engages in the exploration, mining, smelting, and sales of gold and other non-ferrous metals, with an expected production of 18.35 tons of gold in 2024 [1]. - The company has shown consistent revenue and net profit growth from 2020 to 2024, with revenue increasing from 47.995 billion yuan to 65.556 billion yuan and net profit rising from 1.555 billion yuan to 3.386 billion yuan [8]. - In 2024, the Inner Mongolia Mining Company is projected to achieve a net profit of 2.28 billion yuan [9]. Group 3: Safety Measures and Investments - Zhongjin Gold has been increasing its research and development investments, with 730 million yuan allocated for 2024, and has consistently invested over 400 million yuan in safety production in recent years [1][7]. - Despite these investments, the company has faced criticism for not eliminating safety hazards, as evidenced by the recent incident [7]. - The company reported a decrease in safety production investment from 450.15 million yuan in 2023 to 417.87 million yuan in 2024, a decline of approximately 7.17% [7]. Group 4: Response and Future Actions - Following the incident, the Inner Mongolia Mining Company has suspended operations, and the local government, Northeast University, and China Gold Group are conducting follow-up actions [3][6]. - The company has initiated an emergency response plan and is cooperating with local authorities to address the situation [2]. - The incident has prompted a review of safety protocols, with three individuals from the company facing criminal measures due to negligence [5].

智通财经记者 | 田鹤琪 矿厂安全事故再度引发关注。 7月24日，中金黄金(600489.SH)发布公告称，23日，东北大学六名学生在中金黄金控股子公司中国黄金集团内蒙古矿业 有限公司(下称内蒙古矿业公司)乌努格吐山铜钼矿选矿厂参观学习浮选工艺过程中，因格栅板脱落坠入浮选槽。经全力 施救，六人被救出后，医护人员确认已溺亡。另有一名老师受伤。 今日开盘，中金黄金一度大跌超7%。截至今日收盘，中金黄金报15.19元/股，较前一日下跌4.41%，总市值736.31亿 元，市值蒸发约34亿元。 同日，新华社记者探访蒙古矿业公司涉事厂区。据现场视频显示，有关部门对涉事厂房进行调查勘验，禁止无关人员入 内，记者来到隔壁相似的厂房——选矿部一期浮选车间了解情况。 图片来源：新华社视频截图 另据《南方都市报》消息，遇难学生系东北大学矿物加工工程专业大三学生。"浮选槽里面是矿浆，人掉进去动不 了。"有曾去过事发选矿厂的东北大学学生称。 内蒙古矿业公司浮选车间主任李春爽称，事故发生地在二期厂房是后来建的。两个厂房的流程、配比完全一致，现场设 备布置也相同，只是设备型号不同。二期厂房浮选机的台数、排布方向、参观通道的宽度和长度都与 ...

Core Viewpoint - The tragic incident involving six university students who drowned during a visit to a flotation plant of China Gold Group's Inner Mongolia Mining Company has raised significant safety concerns and led to immediate corporate and governmental responses [1][3][20]. Group 1: Incident Details - Six students from Northeast University drowned after falling into a flotation tank due to a grid plate's collapse during a visit to the mining facility [1][20]. - The flotation plant has been shut down for safety inspections, and three company officials have been taken into custody for investigation [1][3][11]. - The local government has initiated an investigation into the incident, emphasizing the need for accountability [3][20]. Group 2: Company Impact - Following the incident, China Gold Group's stock price dropped by 4.41%, resulting in a market value loss of over 340 million yuan [4][5][8]. - The Inner Mongolia Mining Company, a subsidiary of China Gold Group, is a significant profit contributor, with projected revenues of around 6 billion yuan and net profits exceeding 2 billion yuan for 2023 and 2024 [14]. - The flotation plant is a high-risk industrial site, and any negligence can lead to severe accidents, highlighting the importance of safety protocols in the mining industry [21][22]. Group 3: Industry Context - The Inner Mongolia copper-molybdenum mine is one of China's largest, with copper reserves of 3 million tons and molybdenum reserves of 600,000 tons [12]. - The mine's flotation process is complex and involves high-risk machinery and chemicals, necessitating stringent safety measures [21][22]. - The incident has sparked broader discussions about safety standards in the mining sector, particularly regarding the adequacy of safety measures and training for visitors [25].

据封面新闻报道，其中一位学生家属当晚告诉记者，孩子今年大三，是东北大学矿物加工工程专业的学 生，"得知噩耗后，自己手抖得无法和人交流"。该同学的父母和姐姐24日已抵达内蒙古满洲里。姐姐表 示，家属唯一的诉求就是"还原真相，不要让相关的人逃脱责任"。 7月24日一早，上述选矿厂的母公司中金黄金发布公告，事件发生后，公司领导高度重视，立即启动应 急预案，第一时间前往现场组织处理，及时按相关程序上报当地政府各相关部门。目前各项处置工作正 有序进行。 据央广网7月24日报道，针对6名大学生遇难事件，内蒙古自治区政府高度重视，自治区政府正在履行程 序，将成立调查组，提级调查。 受到上述事故影响，24日早盘中金黄金股价亦大幅低开，最终全天收跌4.41%。 事故车间已封闭 21世纪经济报道记者 董鹏 报道 新华社7月23日晚间报道，当日10时20分许，东北大学6名学生在中国黄金集团内蒙古矿业有限公司乌努 格吐山铜钼矿选矿厂参观学习浮选工艺过程中，因格栅板脱落坠入浮选槽。经全力施救，6人被救出 后，医护人员确认已溺亡。另有1名老师受伤。 21世纪经济报道记者从金融机构人士处获得数据显示，内蒙铜钼矿年产钼精矿11900实物吨， ...

每经编辑｜何小桃 据新华社消息，7月23日，东北大学6名学生在中国黄金集团内蒙古矿业有限公司乌努格吐山铜钼矿选矿厂参观学习浮选工艺过程中，因格栅板脱落坠入浮 选槽。经全力施救，6人被救出后，医护人员确认已溺亡。另有1名老师受伤。目前，属地党委政府、东北大学、中国黄金集团有限公司正在开展善后处置 工作。（此前报道：格栅板脱落坠入浮选槽，6名大学生在选矿厂不幸溺亡！溺亡者同学：里面是矿浆，人掉进去动不了） 据央广网报道，记者今日从内蒙古自治区应急管理部门相关人士处获悉，针对6名大学生遇难事件，内蒙古自治区政府高度重视，自治区政府正在履行程 序，将成立调查组，提级调查。 据21世纪经济报道，中金黄金证券部工作人员在接受记者采访时表示，"我们（涉事矿厂）现在已经停产了，正在抓紧处理善后工作，后续的这个事情都 要等主管部门的通知。"该人员还称，目前当地政府相关部门正在处理该事件，公司目前正在等待现场的信息反馈。谈及何时复产时，上述人员表示，需 要等待主管部门确认公司方面没有问题即可复产。 据智通财经报道，7月24日，针对"6名大学生在中国黄金一选矿厂溺亡"一事，东北大学教务处实践教学管理科工作人员告诉记者，东北大学会统 ...

至于夺命的格栅板，"中国黄金内蒙古矿业"的公众号，在今年2月25日曾发文称，"内蒙古矿业选矿部浮 选车间在生产过程中，始终将安全生产放在首位，严格执行公司安全操作规范……完成了一二系列混精 二层平台地面格筛板更换等众多改善作业环境技改项目，消除现场安全隐患。"而公司还强调，2024 年，浮选车间这一年"安全环保事故为零、职业健康事故为零、安全生产事故为零，实现了'零事故'的 安全目标"。 从"零事故"到6人死亡，从今年2月宣布更换格筛板到7月的格栅板的致命脱落，中间不过只5个月时间。 对真相的追问刻不容缓，为何之前宣称已经完成的更换、改善作业，在几个月之后就成了"夺命虎口"？ 是设备排查、更换有漏洞，还是安全生产搞了形式主义？大型矿业企业投入成本巨大、销售额巨大，安 全措施的支出也是巨大的，但是生命是无价的，不能让生命成为设备失检失修、安全责任悬空的牺牲 品。 这些年来，中国高校的理工科教育高速发展，使得中国拥有全球最大的"工程师红利"，海量的工程科技 人才有力地支撑了中国的高质量发展。工程师们从校园奔向企业、工地，在生产一线观摩、学习、实践 是必经的环节，他们的安全必须得到保障。 6名大学生的生命，终结在大 ...

Incident Overview - On July 23, six students from Northeast University tragically fell into a flotation tank during a visit to a mining plant owned by Zhongjin Gold Co., Ltd., resulting in their deaths, while one teacher was injured [2][3] - The incident occurred at the Wunugutu Mountain Copper-Molybdenum Mine, a subsidiary of Zhongjin Gold, during a learning session on flotation technology [3] - Following the incident, the company expressed deep condolences and initiated emergency response measures, including halting operations at the affected plant [3][4] Company Background - Zhongjin Gold, established in 2000, is recognized as China's first publicly listed company specializing in gold production and is the only mining company in the country controlled by a central enterprise [5] - The company engages in geological exploration, mining, and smelting of gold and non-ferrous metals, with its core product being gold, alongside copper, silver, and sulfuric acid [5] Financial Performance - For 2024, Zhongjin Gold anticipates a production of 18.35 tons of gold, a decrease of 0.54 tons from 2023, while copper production is expected to increase significantly by 2077.28 tons to 82,000 tons [5] - The company reported a revenue of 65.556 billion yuan for 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.01%, and a net profit of 3.386 billion yuan, up 13.71% from the previous year [5] Safety and Operational Measures - Zhongjin Gold has emphasized the importance of operational safety, aiming for zero accidents and risks, and has implemented various safety measures and improvements in its operations [6] - Notably, just weeks before the incident, the company held a safety production meeting to align development with safety protocols [4][6] Market Impact - Following the tragic event, Zhongjin Gold's stock price fell sharply, with a decline exceeding 7% on July 24 [4] - The company had previously been planning to expand its operations through acquisitions, indicating a focus on enhancing its gold business and addressing competitive challenges [6][7]

Group 1 - The core incident involved six students from Northeast University who fell into a flotation tank at China National Gold Group's Inner Mongolia Mining Co., resulting in their deaths and one teacher being injured [1] - Following the incident, China National Gold expressed deep condolences for the victims and initiated an emergency response plan, promptly reporting to local government authorities [1] - The flotation tank is a critical component in mineral processing, utilizing physical and chemical principles to separate valuable metal particles from crushed ore, posing significant safety risks if proper protocols are not followed [2][6] Group 2 - The flotation process is essential for the processing of iron ore, molybdenum, and tungsten, and issues often arise from non-compliance with standard operating procedures and inadequate safety management [2] - The Uunugtu Mountain copper-molybdenum mine is a significant project for China National Gold, known for its technological innovations, including the use of the largest flotation machines in the world [2] - China National Gold's Inner Mongolia Mining Co. has previously emphasized safety in production, implementing strict operational protocols and regular safety training to minimize risks [6]