CBC News – World – Chilean mine safety under scrutiny

Chiles president says the mine that trapped 33 workers will close forever, and is vowing to create safer conditions for those in the countrys biggest industry.Officials at the copper and gold mine that partially collapsed in August, stranding the miners, will be forced to answer why it was allowed to operate at all. President Sebastian Pinera seemed unequivocal after Wednesdays rescue about the fate of the San Jose mine.”This mine will definitely never open again,” he said after a dizzying day in which the miners were pulled to safety through over 600 metres of rock in a narrow escape chute.

via CBC News – World – Chilean mine safety under scrutiny.

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