All five miners trapped in Chile's El Teniente copper mine after last week's earthquake have been found dead, Al Jazeera reported. Rescue teams had cleared over 24 metres of collapsed underground passages. The mine, one of the world's largest, halted operations following the 4.2-magnitude tr
According to CNN, the incident occurred at the El Teniente mine in Central Chile, one of the world's largest copper-producing sites, following a partial shaft collapse on Thursday.
Two people have died and five remain trapped after a collapse at Chile's El Teniente copper mine. Human remains were found during rescue efforts. The mine, halted after the incident, is the world's largest underground copper mine. Search operations continue, with over 100 personnel involved.
In a significant development for India's mining sector, Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has successfully transitioned its flagship Malanjkhand mine from open-cast to fully underground operations.