Day: July 18, 2020

Chilean miners trapped after mine collapse; miscalculated drilling delays rescue
Chilean miners trapped after mine collapse; miscalculated drilling delays rescue

Wednesday, August 11, 2010 A gold mine collapse in CopiapĆ³, Atacama Region, Chile has trapped 33 miners since last Thursday. Another collapse occurred on Saturday, that provoked temporary suspension of the rescue works. Rescue efforts were first focused on a ventilation shaft, but attempts to reach the miners failed. Rescuers have been drilling into the […]

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