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Four Bodies Recovered After El Teniente Mine Collapse; One Miner Still Missing

Mine operations have been suspended under ministerial order, with authorities investigating whether a 4.2 magnitude seismic event triggered the collapse.

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Un casque avec les noms des mineurs piégés dans le complexe minier El Teniente, exploité par le producteur de cuivre chilien Codelco, le 2 août 2025.
Des proches de cinq mineurs bloqués attendent des nouvelles après un effondrement partiel dans une mine de cuivre à Rancagua au Chili

Overview

  • Rescuers retrieved one body Saturday afternoon followed by three more overnight, leaving one miner still missing from the July 31 incident.
  • More than 100 specialists are conducting a delicate search 1,200 meters underground using remote-controlled drills and electronic locators.
  • Officials say the collapse followed a 4.2 magnitude seismic event, and investigators are determining if it was a natural tremor or linked to drilling operations.
  • Codelco halted production under a ministerial suspension and President Gabriel Boric visited families to pledge continued support.
  • Relatives of the trapped workers criticize the company for providing limited information and no psychological assistance since the collapse.