# Trapped Miners

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# shandong

Rescuers say at least two more weeks to free trapped Chinese miners

The debris standing in the way weighs about 70 tons.

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Jan 22nd 2021, 9:13 AM

# Rescue

28 miners rescued after underground ordeal

The gold miners had been trapped in underground chambers after a fire in the New Zealand mine.

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Jul 17th 2012, 8:39 AM

# China

At least 21 killed in gas explosion at Chinese mine

A gas leaks sparks an underground explosion at a mine in the Yunnan province, with around two dozen more miners trapped.

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Nov 11th 2011, 1:55 PM

# Trapped Miners

Fourth and final body found at Welsh mine

Police in Wales have confirmed that the bodies of four miners missing since Thursday have been found and recovered.

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Sep 16th 2011, 7:09 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…

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Sep 16th 2011, 4:47 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know including: The latest Eurozone debt crisis talks with one special guest, another eventful day in the presidential race and meet the latest YouTube sensations.

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Sep 16th 2011, 8:30 AM

# Chilean Miners

Chilean copper miners' drama set for silver screen

The story of the 33 Chilean miners trapped for ten weeks last year is to be made into a major Hollywood movie.

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Jul 26th 2011, 11:03 AM

# Chilean Miners

Chilean mine collapse report blames owners

The mining accident which trapped 33 men below ground for 72 days has been blamed on poor regulation and inadequate safety measures.

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Jan 21st 2011, 10:10 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you really need to know by 9am: The possible size of Ireland’s rescue package; The human price of high-street fashion; and the Pope announces that condoms are ok in ‘certain circumstances’… but we bet you can’t guess when!

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Nov 21st 2010, 9:24 AM

# New Zealand

Rescue of New Zealand miners delayed over second explosion fear

Authorities in New Zealand have been forced to put rescue efforts on hold as they test the air-quality underground.

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Nov 20th 2010, 12:14 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Crisis talks continue between Ireland, the IMF, EU and ECB; The High Court will decide if a HIV positive mother should be forced to give her child anti retro-viral drugs at birth; and New Zealand waits for some signal from 29 trapped miners.

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Nov 20th 2010, 9:00 AM

# The Great Escape

In pictures: the Chilean rescue, as it unfolded

The world feared they were dead – and will never forget how they lived. Relive the rescue in pictures.

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Oct 14th 2010, 4:09 PM

# The Great Escape

Timeline of a truly great escape

One by one, the stepped into the light. A minute-by-minute account of the how the rescue unfolded.

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Oct 14th 2010, 9:14 AM

# The Great Escape

Seeing the light: 33 miners freed after ten-week torture

They scheduled 48 hours: it took only 25 to release the 33 miners and the six rescuers who went to help them.

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Oct 14th 2010, 8:13 AM

Haircuts and heels: Miners' wives race to look their best

As the countdown to the rescue of 33 miners begins in Chile, the men’s partners start their own preparations…

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Oct 12th 2010, 1:18 PM

# Chilean Miners

Chile: what happens next?

The countdown to the rescue of the Chilean miners is finally underway. Here’s how the next 48 hours are likely to play out.

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Oct 11th 2010, 9:27 AM

# Trapped Miners

Drill pierces roof of Chilean mine

Drill breaks through room of workshop 624m underground, meaning a rescue could be imminent.

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Oct 9th 2010, 1:52 PM

# Chile

Rescue teams hope to rescue Chilean miners tomorrow

A giant diamond-tipped drill is now just 40m away from the trapped men – but there’s new safety concerns.

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Oct 8th 2010, 7:52 PM

# Trapped Miners

First baby born to trapped Chilean miner

Some good news for miners trapped underground for 40 days.

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Sep 15th 2010, 11:46 AM

# Chile

Will you be mine?: Sending his love up the well

The Chilean miners speak to their loved ones for the first time – and one proposes.

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Aug 30th 2010, 4:42 PM

# Trapped Miners

Chilean miners in good spirits (video)

Miners record special messages for their anxious relatives, as one family says it will sue mine owners.

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Aug 27th 2010, 3:56 PM

# Trapped Miners

Chile looks to the skies to keep its miners safe

Authorities ask NASA for tips on how to keep the 33 miners amused while they wait for rescue.

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Aug 26th 2010, 9:17 AM

# Trapped Miners

Families of trapped miners told to keep it upbeat

Relatives are asked to help keep trapped men optimistic, as they may be in Chilean mine for four months.

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Aug 24th 2010, 9:44 AM

# Trapped Miners

Chilean miners trapped for 17 days send out message

Thirty-three miners still alive after accident on 5 August.

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Aug 23rd 2010, 10:42 AM