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  At least 100 illegal miners died, 500 trapped in South African gold mine; Rescue operation underway

  World | January 14, 2025 13:47 IST

  As per the officials, “a minimum” of 100 men had died in the mine in North West province where police first launched an operation in November to force the miners out.

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  Taiwan earthquake: Six miners rescued via helicopter as injuries cross 1,000, ten dead

  World | April 04, 2024 16:26 IST

  Taiwan suffered a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, its most powerful tremor in 25 years, along with 300 aftershocks. At least ten people have been killed while closer to 1,070 people have been wounded.

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  39 miners stuck underground after mine shaft gets damaged in Canada

  World | September 28, 2021 7:22 IST

  The mine produces ores of copper, nickel and other precious metals. The main shaft of the mine is 4,130 feet (about 1,259 meters) below the surface.     

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  Chile: Rescue Workers Conduct Rehearsal To Evacuate Trapped Miners

  World | October 08, 2010 10:18 IST

  Copiapo:  Officials in Chile conducted a rehearsal of evacuation procedures on Thursday in anticipation of the day when 33 trapped miners begin to be brought to the surface. Once above ground, the miners will be