MINING

The days that shook Chile and the world

Stockholm Precision Tools Sweden remembers its participation in the rescue of the 33 miners in Copiapó, Chile. Ten years ago, the company’s 68 Series GyroTracer north seeking gyroscope was deployed to confirm the precise position of the borehole.

 Technology supplied by Stockholm Precision Tools played a key part in the rescue of the 33 Chilean miners 10 years ago

Technology supplied by Stockholm Precision Tools played a key part in the rescue of the 33 Chilean miners 10 years ago

On that October 13, 2010, about 1.3 billion people watched on their televisions the successful rescue of the 33 Chilean miners trapped in the San José mine; in what was the most-watched media event in...

Start a free trial to continue reading this article
Already have an account?  
Subscribe now