Core Points - A tragic accident occurred at a mining facility where six students from Northeast University fell into a flotation tank due to a grid plate failure, resulting in their deaths and one teacher being injured [3][4][11] - The incident has prompted an investigation by the Inner Mongolia government, with a joint investigation team formed to assess the situation and ensure accountability [3][11] - The company involved, China Gold Group's Inner Mongolia Mining Co., had previously achieved a "zero accident" safety goal in 2024, which has now been called into question following this incident [12][11] Company Overview - China Gold Group's Inner Mongolia Mining Co. has a history of collaboration with Northeast University, providing practical training for students in mining engineering since 2024 [6][4] - The company has been recognized as an "Excellent Practice Teaching Base" by Northeast University, indicating a long-standing relationship focused on educational training [6][12] - Following the accident, the company has suspended operations at the affected facility and initiated emergency response measures, including contacting the families of the victims for compensation discussions [11][12] Safety and Training - Prior to the incident, safety education and training were conducted for the students, and the university had implemented measures such as personal insurance for participants [2][4] - The practical training program is a mandatory part of the curriculum for mining engineering students, with a requirement for at least 20% of the coursework to involve practical experience [5][4] - The investigation has raised concerns about the installation and management of safety equipment, particularly regarding the grid plate that failed [10][3]