Miner Dies at Shukruti Mine in Chiatura Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns
Miner Dzheyran Aslandia died at the Shukruti mine in Chiatura, with colleagues attributing the incident to poor ventilation. The Chiatura Management Company stated he died after his shift, not as a result of an industrial injury. Miners in Chiatura have previously protested for better working conditions and wages, leading to ongoing tensions with management.
Dzheyran Aslandia, a miner, died at the Shukruti manganese mine in Chiatura on March 25, with colleagues citing inadequate ventilation as a contributing factor. The Chiatura Management Company claimed he passed away after his shift, not due to industrial injury.
AI-curated by TheiaIn 2024, miners had protested for improved pay and working conditions, which led to an agreement for wage increases. Protests resumed in February 2025 over layoffs, and in April, three miners and a local resident were detained following a conflict with mine management, resulting in an investigation for serious harm to health.
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