Shanxi Mine Official Under Investigation | San Francisco News

China’s top mine safety official in Shanxi, Hu Haijun, is under investigation for corruption following a deadly May gas explosion that killed 82 workers. Already flagged as disaster-prone, the mine’s tragic collapse has reignited scrutiny of coal safety in China’s largest coal-producing province — which supplies nearly a third of the nation’s energy. As Beijing pushes for renewables, coal remains vital, and this probe signals a broader crackdown on corruption and negligence in the sector, with the anti-graft commission now demanding accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc320c04c7e93f12