Posts Tagged ‘33 miners’

Chile miners rescue final phase in motion (LIVE VIDEO)

Copiapo, Chile – After 69 days of confinement at the bottom of a reservoir in San Jose, near Copiapo, begins the final chapter of the rescue of the 33 miners. Family members and by standers clap and cheered as each victim is lifted through an opening of 66 cm in width to the 627 meters [...]

Update: 33 Chilean miner’s rescue operation close to final stages

Copiapo, Chile – A T-130 boring machine on Saturday, opened the way to salvation for the 33 miners trapped underground in Chile, from the collapse mining site that occurred on August 5th. Rescuers were able to reach the compartment where the miners are sheltered, after drilling only of 630 meters, instead of the expected 700 [...]

33 miners trapped in Chile may have to wait another month before rescued

Chile – It has been nearly two months since the 33 miners have been trapped more than 700 meters deep, after an internal collapse in copper and gold mine in northern Chile. During this period of time, rescue workers have been working tirelessly to organized, than execute a well-structured plan to free those 33 helpless [...]