Trapped Miners in Chile - SUBSIM Radio Room Forums

10-09-10, 02:20 PM

Jimbuna

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Since they never officially "clocked out", I wonder it they will get overtime. They certainly deserve it.

So far it looks like Chile handled this very well.

IIRC it is an internationally accepted mining industry principle that miners trapped underground are on continuous pay until rescued.

I hope the Chilean authorities recognise said principle.

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