Trapped Miners
All Miners Trapped in Chile’s El Teniente Copper Mine Found Dead
A tragic incident unfolded at the El Teniente copper mine in Chile, where five workers trapped after a collapse have been found dead. The bodies were recovered after rescue teams cleared over 24 meters of underground passages that caved in following a seismic event. According to Prosecutor Aquiles Cubillo of the O’Higgins region, “Today we […]
Chile’s Largest Copper Mine Collapses, Trapping Miners
A partial collapse at the El Teniente copper mine in Chile, the world’s largest underground copper mine, has resulted in one fatality and trapped five miners. Over 100 personnel are involved in the search and rescue efforts. According to Andres Music, general manager of El Teniente mine, “So far, we have not been able to […]
DR Congo Rescuers Dig with Bare Hands for Trapped Miners
In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a gold-mining area has witnessed a desperate rescue effort as people use their bare hands and basic tools to free trapped miners underground. According to local journalist Ashuza Barack, six miners have been pulled out alive, with one seriously injured, since shafts collapsed in Lomera […]
Rescue Efforts Underway for Trapped South African Miners
A rescue operation is currently underway at a gold mine in South Africa, where over 200 miners have been trapped for a second day. Mining company Sibanye-Stillwater reported a “shaft incident” at the Kloof gold mine, one of its deepest, and confirmed that all workers are safe and have been provided with food as they […]