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Tragedy at Chilean Copper Mine

By Joel ScanlonNov 10 2010

The brilliant rescue of 33 miners in Chile made headlines just a few weeks ago, but mine workers were not quite as lucky at the San Esteban Mining Company’s copper mine Los Reyes in Chile. Located in the same region a few kilometres away the mine lost two workers in an explosion and subsequent cave in.

The two miners who died when a charge exploded sooner than anticipated were identified as Homero Aguirre, 40, and Daniel Lazcano, 26. Five of their mining colleagues managed to escape the blast devastation.

One of them Mauricio Silva had to be taken to the Hospital of Copiapo as he had suffered a serious eye injury. The mine of Los Reyes is located in the Quebrada de Purquios near the international route that links the Atacama Desert with neighbouring Argentina.

The Atacama Mayor’s office released a statement giving the details of the mining accident and names of the miners who were killed and injured. An investigation is being conducted and so far it has emerged that the accident was caused due to mishandling of the explosives. The Mex

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Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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