Mudslide Strikes Codelco's El Teniente Mine, One Worker Rescued
A mudslide triggered by heavy rain hit Codelco's El Teniente open-pit mine in central Chile, rescuing one of three workers while search continues for the other two.
Heavy rainfall in central Chile caused a landslide at the state-owned copper producer Codelco's El Teniente mine. The incident involved three workers; one was rescued and taken to a medical facility. The remaining two have been located and rescue teams are working to reach them. Codelco said it activated safety measures immediately but gave no further details on mine operations.
Why it matters
The event highlights safety risks for workers at major mines during extreme weather events.
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