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News Explosion reported at cement plant in North Korea

Explosion reported at cement plant in North Korea

Written by Global Cement staff 03 December 2024
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North Korea: South Korea-based news outlet Daily NK has reported that an explosion took place in the kiln at North Korea’s Mt Purae cement plant in the early hours of 14 November 2024. It reports that the plant was ‘straining’ to meet ‘aggressive production targets’ after being pushed above its rated capacity.

Speaking anonymously, a source with knowledge of the event said “The explosion was caused by overloading the kiln, as factory management sought to raise production targets under pressure from the provincial party committee, which was responding to the central government’s appeal to demonstrate a spirit of self-sufficiency.”

Plant technicians who analysed the explosion said that management had been too focused on boosting productivity and output cement to properly maintain the kiln. Its managers acknowledged that the accident would not have occurred if they had stuck to the plant’s design capacity.

The factory has since announced that it will adjust its production schedule and resume normal operations after swiftly repairing the damage. No workers were injured.

Last modified on 04 December 2024
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