Rescue operations at the Santa Fe mine, located in the municipality of El Rosario, Sinaloa, continue. The focus is on stabilizing the area affected by the collapse that occurred several days ago, which left three workers trapped. According to the Unified Command Post, «rescue efforts for the three workers at the Santa Fe mine continue, focusing on stabilizing the area where the incident occurred». The goal is to ensure safe conditions for the teams advancing towards the search area. The work includes cleaning of tailings, mechanical sealing, and techniques such as ventilation to dislodge loose material from the tunnel ceiling. Additionally, boreholes have been drilled to install support anchors and the construction of a concrete wall to reinforce the internal structure has begun. Nearly three kilometers of electrical wiring have also been installed to operate pumps that can extract accumulated water and mining waste. «Interinstitutional efforts continue without interruption, prioritizing technical safety to achieve the rescue objective,» authorities reported. The accident occurred more than a week ago when four miners were trapped following a collapse related to the tailings dam. So far, one of them has been rescued alive, while the other three are believed to be about 15 meters from the estimated access point. The operations are taking place under complex conditions, with the presence of mud, moisture, and internal pressure, which has forced the implementation of measures such as containment trenches, safe internal routes, and exploration drilling. The operation involves elements from Defense, the Navy, Civil Protection, the Federal Electricity Commission, and specialized brigades.
