Chilean miners mark two months trapped underground
SANTIAGO. October 6. KAZINFORM "It is very important to share that moment, not only with the 33 miners, trapped since Aug. 5, but also with their relatives and Chilean people," Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said. Kazinform refers to China Daily.
"It would be news conveying hope and joy to the whole world." he said.
However, Interior Minister Cristian Barra said Tuesday that neither the dates nor any decisions on the rescue "are related to the president's agenda or a politician's criteria."
Meanwhile, authorities are setting up a temporary hospital outside the mine. Rescued miners would receive treatment in the hospital first before being taken by helicopter to Copiapo, a city some 45 kms away.
The miners themselves have been working underground removing the rubble left while the Plan B machine is drilling down. Kazinform cites China Daily. See www.chinadaily.com.cn for full version