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  2. 2010 Copiapó mining accident - Wikipedia

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    The 2010 Copiapó mining accident, also known as the "Chilean mining accident", began on 5 August 2010, with a cave-in at the San José copper–gold mine, located in the Atacama Desert, 45 kilometers (28 mi) north of the regional capital of Copiapó, in northern Chile. 33 men were trapped 700 meters (2,300 ft) underground and 5 kilometers (3 mi) from the mine's entrance and were rescued after ...

  3. San José Mine - Wikipedia

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    The San José Mine (Spanish: Mina San José) was a small copper-gold mine located near Copiapó, Atacama Region, Chile. [1] The mine became known internationally for its collapse in 2010, which trapped 33 miners 700 metres (2,300 ft) underground. [ 2 ]

  4. Health issues during the 2010 Copiapó mining accident

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    The miners who had been trapped since August would miss many events, including the Chilean Bicentennial celebrations and important soccer games, in addition to their personal anniversaries. The miners were fully informed, however, on 25 August, of the projected timeline for their rescue and the complexity of the plans to get them out.

  5. Today in History: The Chilean miners are finally rescued - AOL

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    See photos from the incredible rescue of the trapped Chilean miners: As they exited the cave one-by-one, the miners were greeted by cheers from a crowd that included international media outlets ...

  6. Rescued Chilean Miners Seeing the World Through Oakley ... - AOL

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    Family, rest, hot food -- and a really cool pair of shades. That's what a miner needs after being trapped underground for more than two months. Eyewear and sporting equipment maker Oakley is ...

  7. Fénix capsules - Wikipedia

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    The Fénix 1 had a larger diameter than the other two capsules and was used in tests in the shaft created by the Schramm Inc. T-130 drill, where it descended to a depth of 610 metres (2,000 ft). [2] Fénix 2 was operated with an Austrian pulley system and was used throughout the rescue of the miners. Fénix 3 was held in reserve and not used.

  8. Chilean Miners Visit Walt Disney World - AOL

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    The Chilean miners who were trapped deep underground for 69 days will be getting a dose of Mickey and Minnie as they begin a seven-day trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

  9. Compañía Minera San Esteban Primera - Wikipedia

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    Chile has a long tradition in mining, which developed during the 20th century and made the country the world's top producer of copper. [2] Since 2000, an average of 34 people have died every year in mining accidents in Chile, with a high of 43 in 2008, according to a review of data collected by the state regulatory agency Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería de Chile (abbreviated ...