Mining in Chile

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Drills could reach trapped Chilean miners by Saturday

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It’s been over two months since a mine collapse trapped 33 Chilean gold miners deep underground in Copiapo, Chile, but the rescue effort may reach a breakthrough soon. However, the this is also the most dangerous part of the rescue.

Trapped miner, Esteban Rojas, kneels to pray after being rescued from the San Jose mine in Copiapo, October 13th, 2010.

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