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Review after Indonesia mine deaths

Review after Indonesia mine deaths May 22 - Safety review underway at a mine in Indonesia after a tunnel collapse now known to have killed at least 28 people. Paul Chapman reports. From: REUTERS Views: 5 2 ratings Time: 01:05 More in News & Politics

Review After Indonesia Mine Deaths

Twenty-eight people are now said to have died after a training tunnel collapsed at the world's second-largest copper mine a week ago. The death toll includes seven still missing at the Grasberg mine in Indonesia. Rescue teams have given up hope of finding any more survivors. The tunnel was away from the main site. Operator Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold says it's reviewing underground safety at all its mines.

Review After Indonesia Mine Deaths

Twenty-eight people are now said to have died after a training tunnel collapsed at the world's second-largest copper mine a week ago. The death toll includes seven still missing at the Grasberg mine in Indonesia. Rescue teams have given up hope of finding any more survivors. The tunnel was away from the main site. Operator Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold says it's reviewing underground safety at all its mines.

Indonesia mulls black magic law

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Indonesian 'Hijabers' buy into an Islamic economy

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Indonesia Healthcare Buckling Under Strain

Indonesia's public health industry is being pushed to the brink of collapse as the government tries to implement universal healthcare. When the initiative launched in Jakarta last year, millions were given medical access overnight. But the city's hospitals have been overwhelmed. Some doctors say patient numbers have soared from 300 to 700 every day. Lisa Darawati's twin daughters died in February from respiratory complications.

Indonesia Healthcare Buckling Under Strain

Indonesia's public health industry is being pushed to the brink of collapse as the government tries to implement universal healthcare. When the initiative launched in Jakarta last year, millions were given medical access overnight. But the city's hospitals have been overwhelmed. Some doctors say patient numbers have soared from 300 to 700 every day. Lisa Darawati's twin daughters died in February from respiratory complications.

Search For Victims Continues at Freeport Copper Mine

Search efforts continue in Indonesia to retrieve the bodies of victims killed in a mine collapse accident. The copper mine, located in West Papua, is owned by Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Incorporated and is the world's second largest. 14 people were killed, and 14 others are still missing after a tunnel in the mine collapsed last week. The company said rockfalls were hampering rescue efforts. CEO, Richard Adkerson.

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Joyful occasion: Dean of the African Group and Zimbabwe Ambassador to Indonesia Alice Mageza (right) talks with Deputy Foreign Minister Wardana during Africa Day celebrations at the Ritz-Carlton, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta, on Thursday. (JP/Wendra Ajistyatama) - Published on 2013-05-24 01:10:00 by The Jakarta Post

Joyful occasion: Dean of the African Group and Zimbabwe Ambassador to Indonesia Alice Mageza (right) talks with Deputy Foreign Minister Wardana during Africa Day celebrations at the Ritz-Carlton, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta, on Thursday. (JP/Wendra Ajistyatama)

Published by The Jakarta Post on 2013-05-24 01:10:00

Prior consultations: Freeport McMoran Copper and Gold Inc chief executive officer (CEO) Richard C. Adkerson (right) talks to PT Freeport Indonesia president director Rozik B. Soetjipto at the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry before meeting Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Jero Wacik in Jakarta on Wednesday. (JP/Jerry Adiguna) - Published on 2013-05-23 00:03:00 by The Jakarta Post

Prior consultations: Freeport McMoran Copper and Gold Inc chief executive officer (CEO) Richard C. Adkerson (right) talks to PT Freeport Indonesia president director Rozik B. Soetjipto at the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry before meeting Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Jero Wacik in Jakarta on Wednesday. (JP/Jerry Adiguna)

Published by The Jakarta Post on 2013-05-23 00:03:00

Beefy business: A worker cleans up a cow shed in Bantul, Yogyakarta, on Monday. The Agriculture Ministry’s latest data says Indonesia still suffers from a 35 percent deficit on beef, or 135,100 tons, from a total demand of 385,000 tons mainly due to an incomprehensive and unsustainable cattle breeding system. (Antara/Noveradika) - Published on 2013-05-22 23:27:00 by The Jakarta Post

Beefy business: A worker cleans up a cow shed in Bantul, Yogyakarta, on Monday. The Agriculture Ministry’s latest data says Indonesia still suffers from a 35 percent deficit on beef, or 135,100 tons, from a total demand of 385,000 tons mainly due to an incomprehensive and unsustainable cattle breeding system. (Antara/Noveradika)

Published by The Jakarta Post on 2013-05-22 23:27:00

World Biodiversity Day: Indonesia reef and forests : Forest in Papua - Published on 2013-05-22 10:36:00 by Guardian Unlimited

World Biodiversity Day: Indonesia reef and forests : Forest in Papua

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People line up in front of the automated teller machines of Bank Danamon in Jakarta, Indonesia. - Published on 2013-05-22 09:48:00 by Dealbook

People line up in front of the automated teller machines of Bank Danamon in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Published by Dealbook on 2013-05-22 09:48:00

Members of Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) pray outside the Ministry of Energy And Natural Resources in Jakarta, Indonesia during a solidarity rally for the victims of the collapsed mine at a Freeport mining area in Papua province, May 21, 2013.  - Published on 2013-05-22 09:43:00 by Voice of America

Members of Indonesian Workers Union (SPSI) pray outside the Ministry of Energy And Natural Resources in Jakarta, Indonesia during a solidarity rally for the victims of the collapsed mine at a Freeport mining area in Papua province, May 21, 2013.

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              Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. CEO Richard Adkerson speaks during a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Rescuers recovered all 28 bodies from a collapsed underground room inside the giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine PT Freeport Indonesia in Indonesia's province of Papua since the roof collapsed on May 14. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
            
                  
                   - Published on 2013-05-22 05:22:00 by Boston.com

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. CEO Richard Adkerson speaks during a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Rescuers recovered all 28 bodies from a collapsed underground room inside the giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine PT Freeport Indonesia in Indonesia's province of Papua since the roof collapsed on May 14. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Published by Boston.com on 2013-05-22 05:22:00

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. CEO Richard Adkerson speaks during a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Rescuers recovered all 28 bodies from a collapsed underground room inside the giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine PT Freeport Indonesia in Indonesia's province of Papua since the roof collapsed on May 14. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) - Published on 2013-05-22 04:49:00 by Canadian Business Online

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. CEO Richard Adkerson speaks during a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Rescuers recovered all 28 bodies from a collapsed underground room inside the giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine PT Freeport Indonesia in Indonesia's province of Papua since the roof collapsed on May 14. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

Published by Canadian Business Online on 2013-05-22 04:49:00

Exclusivity: Flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia’s president director, Emirsyah Satar, (left) talks to Deputy Transportation Minister Bambang Susantono (from second left), Industry Minister MS Hidayat and media giant Kompas Gramedia’s CEO, Agung Adiprasetyo, during the launch of the airline’s first class service in Jakarta on Tuesday. (JP/Nurhayati) - Published on 2013-05-22 01:01:00 by The Jakarta Post

Exclusivity: Flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia’s president director, Emirsyah Satar, (left) talks to Deputy Transportation Minister Bambang Susantono (from second left), Industry Minister MS Hidayat and media giant Kompas Gramedia’s CEO, Agung Adiprasetyo, during the launch of the airline’s first class service in Jakarta on Tuesday. (JP/Nurhayati)

Published by The Jakarta Post on 2013-05-22 01:01:00

China sweeps Indonesia to reach quarters at Sudirman Cup - Published on 2013-05-21 22:55:00 by China Daily

China sweeps Indonesia to reach quarters at Sudirman Cup

Published by China Daily on 2013-05-21 22:55:00

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