Maptek teamwork and dedication key to safe rescue mission

Teamwork, dedication and a commitment to safe practices were key ingredients in the ultimate success of the 2010 San José mine rescue. Maptek is proud to have been part of the monumental effort which culminated on October 14 when all 33 miners were safely above ground. They had been trapped underground for 69 days. Maptek Founder Bob Johnson and Vice President of Maptek South America Marcelo Arancibia praised the professionalism and commitment of staff who were working under pressure in a very emotional environment. ‘Gathering and modelling the technical data which provided a better understanding of where the miners were trapped was painstaking and at times very difficult’, commented Arancibia. ‘Staff did very well to focus on the job at hand.’