Rescue of Trapped Colombian Gold Miners Expected Today: Official

Work is ongoing to rescue the 23 workers following a collapse at a gold mine in Segovia, Antioquia, and that may happen before the end of Wednesday, Hambler Patino, a government official in charge of the protection of human rights in the municipality, tells Blu Radio.

• Miners are receiving oxygen, food and blankets and are in constant communication with rescuers: Patino
• NOTE: Accident took place Monday at La Reliquia, which is within Vancouver-based Aris Mining Corp.’s land holdings but operates separately
• NOTE, from Sept. 23: Aris Grapples With Collapse at Affiliated Colombia Gold Mine

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