300px|Rescue efforts in the San José Mine , on August 10. Laurence Golborne , Mining Minister of Chile. The rescue of the Chilean miners trapped in the San José Mine in Copiapó, codenamed Operación San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo Operation), began on Tuesday night, at around 20:00 local time (23:00 UTC). All the 33 miners were rescued. The last miner, Luis Urzúa, was rescued at 21:55 Chile time (00:55 UTC). "It is a pleasure to be Chilean, [I'm] proud," said Luis Urzúa to President Piñera. "In honour of the miners, their families, the rescuers [...] let's sing our national anthem. Viva Chile Mierda!," said Piñera. Urzúa thanked Mining Minister Golborne and the First Lady Cecilia Morel for "fighting for their lives." "I'm proud of my fellow miners," Urzúa added. President of Chile Piñera assisted to the rescue. Bolivian President Evo Morales could not attend Carlos Mamani's rescue. Mamani is the only Bolivian miner in the group. On Tuesday, Mayor of Copiapó Maglio Cicardini announced that the municipal schools in the city will have no classes this Wednesday "to transform the rescue of the Atacama's 33 in a familiar meeting," Radio Cooperativa reported. "The miners will be taken to the Copiapó Regional Hospital for medical checkup, where they will have to stay for 48 hours," Health Minister Mañalich said to Televisión Nacional de Chile . The youngest trapped miner is 19 years old, and the oldest is 63. There were several rescue attempts before reaching the miners' shelter on August 22. The National Emergencies Office of Chile (ONEMI) released a list of the trapped miners on August 6, which included Franklin Lobos Ramírez , a retired footballer. Chile is the worlds top producer of copper, according to The Economist . The San José Mine is owned by the San Esteban Mining Company (Empresa Minera San Esteban). The mine was closed down in 2007, after relatives of a miner who had died sued the company executives, but the mine was re–opened in 2008. The last step of their rescue, announced by Health Minister Jaime Mañalich , was originally due to begin on Tuesday. Laurence Golborne , Minery Minister said "If it is possible, and the cement sets before and we don't have any impediments to doing it, it would be wonderful," in a press conference on Monday. The men will be extracted in a steel rescue capsule 54 cm (21 inches) in diameter. Raúl Bustos Raúl Bustos, 40 years old, is an hydraulics engineer. He left his job in Talcahuano after the February 27 earthquake to work in the mine. Daniel Herrera Daniel Herrera after his rescue. Daniel Herrera, 27 years old, is a lorry driver. He has acted as paramedic assistant in the mine. He said to La Tercera "the miners were unhappy with the psychologist in the rescue team." Claudio Acuña Claudio Acuña, miner, is fan of the Colo-Colo football club. The BBC reports he is aged 56, but El Comercio says he is 44. A native of Los Lagos , Juan Aguilar is 49 years old. Aguilar is married to Cristy Coronado, according to El Comercio. Aguilar works as a supervisor. Mario Sepúlveda Mario Sepúlveda is a 39 years old electrician native of Parral ; he is married. He has been the spokesman of the most of the miners' videos. Mario Sepúlveda was the second miner to be rescued, on Wednesday at 01:10 local time (04:10 UTC). Franklin Lobos Franklin Lobos shortly after his rescue. Franklin Lobos Ramírez is a 53 years old retired footballer. He played for Cobresal, Deportes Antofagasta, Club de Deportes Santiago Wanderers and Unión La Calera ,  and  briefly for the Chile national football team . Lobos had worked as a truck driver in the mine. Richard Villarroel Richard Villarroel is a 27 years old mechanic from Coyhaique . Edison Peña Edison Peña is a 34 years old miner. "I want to go out soon," he said on his first contact with his relatives. "I want to be free, I want to see the sun," he added. He is a fan of Elvis Presley . Related stories
300px|Rescue efforts in the , on August 10. , Mining Minister of Chile. The rescue of the Chilean miners trapped in the in Copiapó, codenamed Operación San Lorenzo (San Lorenzo Operation), began on Tuesday night, at around 20:00 local time (23:00 UTC). All the 33 miners were rescued. The last miner, Luis Urzúa, was rescued at 21:55 Chile time (00:55 UTC). "It is a pleasure to be Chilean, [I'm] proud," said Luis Urzúa to President Piñera. "In honour of the miners, their families, the rescuers [...] let's sing our national anthem. Viva Chile Mierda!," said Piñera. Urzúa thanked Mining Minister and the First Lady for "fighting for their lives." "I'm proud of my fellow miners," Urzúa added. assisted to the rescue. Bolivian President could not attend Carlos Mamani's rescue. Mamani is the only Bolivian miner in the group. On Tuesday, Mayor of Copiapó Maglio Cicardini announced that the municipal schools in the city will have no classes this Wednesday "to transform the rescue of the Atacama's 33 in a familiar meeting," reported. "The miners will be taken to the Copiapó Regional Hospital for medical checkup, where they will have to stay for 48 hours," Health Minister said to . The youngest trapped miner is 19 years old, and the oldest is 63. There were several rescue attempts before reaching the miners' shelter on August 22. The (ONEMI) released a list of the trapped miners on August 6, which included , a retired footballer. Chile is the worlds top producer of copper, according to . The San José Mine is owned by the San Esteban Mining Company (Empresa Minera San Esteban). The mine was closed down in 2007, after relatives of a miner who had died sued the company executives, but the mine was re–opened in 2008. The last step of their rescue, announced by Health Minister , was originally due to begin on Tuesday. , Minery Minister said "If it is possible, and the cement sets before and we don't have any impediments to doing it, it would be wonderful," in a press conference on Monday. The men will be extracted in a steel rescue capsule 54 cm (21 inches) in diameter. Raúl Bustos Raúl Bustos, 40 years old, is an hydraulics engineer. He left his job in after the February 27 earthquake to work in the mine. Daniel Herrera Daniel Herrera after his rescue. Daniel Herrera, 27 years old, is a lorry driver. He has acted as paramedic assistant in the mine. He said to "the miners were unhappy with the psychologist in the rescue team." Claudio Acuña Claudio Acuña, miner, is fan of the football club. The BBC reports he is aged 56, but El Comercio says he is 44. A native of , Juan Aguilar is 49 years old. Aguilar is married to Cristy Coronado, according to El Comercio. Aguilar works as a supervisor. Mario Sepúlveda Mario Sepúlveda is a 39 years old electrician native of ; he is married. He has been the spokesman of the most of the miners' videos. Mario Sepúlveda was the second miner to be rescued, on Wednesday at 01:10 local time (04:10 UTC). Franklin Lobos Franklin Lobos shortly after his rescue. is a 53 years old retired footballer. He played for , , and , and briefly for the . Lobos had worked as a truck driver in the mine. Richard Villarroel Richard Villarroel is a 27 years old mechanic from . Edison Peña Edison Peña is a 34 years old miner. "I want to go out soon," he said on his first contact with his relatives. "I want to be free, I want to see the sun," he added. He is a fan of . Related news
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