Chile miners commemorate year of freedom
President to attend service in honour of 33 miners rescued last year, as state of industry remains concern.
Published On 5 Aug 2011
One year ago the world was gripped by the drama of 33 trapped Chilean miners.
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera is expected to attend a mass to commemorate their rescue later on Friday, but the fate of the miners and the state of the industry is still a concern.
Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman returned to the scene in Copiapo.
Source: Al Jazeera