Rescuers in Chile recover bodies of 4 out of 5 copper miners trapped in a collapsed shaft
Summary
Rescuers at Chile's El Teniente copper mine have found the bodies of four out of five miners who were trapped after a mine shaft collapsed. The search for the fifth miner is ongoing. The collapse followed a small earthquake, and authorities are investigating its cause and whether safety rules were broken.Key Facts
- The mine shaft collapse trapped five miners at the El Teniente copper mine in Chile.
- Four miners have been found dead; one miner is still missing.
- The collapse occurred following a 4.2 magnitude earthquake.
- There is an ongoing investigation to determine whether the quake was natural or caused by mining activities.
- Chilean prosecutors have started a criminal investigation into possible safety violations.
- El Teniente mine is the world's largest underground copper mine and is owned by the state company Codelco.
- After the collapse, Codelco stopped operations in the affected area and evacuated 3,000 workers.
- Chile is the largest copper producer and is located on the earthquake-prone "Ring of Fire."
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