Quotes by Juan Rebolledo

“There is always hope. Because we really dont know what conditions they are in, there could be pockets of air down there.”

“This (rescue) operation will not stop. We will continue as long as there is hope. . . . We dont know how much air they have, in what condition theyre in, if perhaps there are long air pockets.”

“We are working to reach the areas where the people are trapped using very specialized machines.”

“The huge demand from China is the main reason that we are selling our copper at almost $2 a pound.”

“The companys responsibility to the families was to tell them what we knew, not what we didnt know or what we believed.”

“Some things are at 100 percent, others no. During the day, or perhaps tomorrow, practically everything will be back to normal.”

“It is still manageable in terms of the contracts we have to fulfill, but if it goes on for more time, the effect could become much more serious.”

“We have a good working relationship with the union leaders recognized by the government.”

“Work is being done to increase (production) as much as possible, making a greater effort in order to minimize the impact (of the strike).”

“The group thats blocking the entrance is totally illegal. Weve ask the authorities to help end this issue.”