Mystery Chile sinkhole opens up near underground mine
FOX NewsMAR 28 2022
The Mexican mining sector has sought to increase the safety of mining through advanced standards and procedures that allow for productivity while protecting and prioritizing employees' health and safety. Accidents continue to happen, so there is still work to be done, but progress is certainly being made.
This latest collapse exposes systemic problems in the Mexican mining sector, such as the lack of inspections and complicity with mining companies. The government must devote every resource to rescuing the trapped and commit to reviewing mining conditions and safety to prevent further tragedies.