In Asturias, Spain, a mining accident raises issues that go beyond workers’ rights

Five workers died and four were seriously injured in an explosion at the Zarréu mine in Asturias in March 2024. The most serious accident in Asturian mining in almost three decades raised the issue of permits system, controls, and public aid for mines undergoing restructuring.

From climate crisis to the need for digital transformation, the mining industry is changing.

‪@elsaltotv‬ traveled to Asturias to document the past, present, and future of one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.

@elsaltotv‬ is a Sphera Network member and this story is part of our “Class wars” series.

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