Tag: miners

• Wednesday, November 3rd 2010 - 08:04 UTC

  Rescue of trapped miners increases support for President Piñera

  

  Support for Chilean President Sebastian Piñera rose to new highs in October after the dramatic rescue of 33 trapped miners, a poll showed Tuesday, strengthening his hand as he pushes his first budget through Congress.

• Monday, October 25th 2010 - 21:07 UTC

  Rescued miners honoured at presidential palace in Santiago

  

  The 33 miners saved from underground hell in Chile have been honored as heroes at the presidential palace, but have lost out at soccer against a team of rescuers captained by President Sebastian Piñera.

• Wednesday, October 20th 2010 - 03:40 UTC

  Miners claim rumblings anticipated collapse but were refused request to leave

  

  A Chilean legislative commission is investigating reports that mining operators ignored danger warnings from a man who was later among 33 later trapped when a mine collapsed.

• Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:58 UTC

  US drillers who reached the miners receive heroes welcome

  

  Four United States drillers who helped free 33 Chilean miners from two months of confinement underground returned home to Colorado Saturday. The men were greeted by more than a dozen family members, who anxiously awaited their return.

• Monday, October 18th 2010 - 00:45 UTC

  Falklands sends letter of support to Chile for the “fantastic” rescue of miners

  

  The Falkland Islands elected government sent a letter of support to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera and the people of Chile for the “fantastic work” carried out in the rescue of the 33 miners.