This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/americas/6943658.stm

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
New efforts to rescue Utah miners New efforts to rescue Utah miners
(about 6 hours later)
Rescuers searching for six trapped Utah coal miners are planning to drill a third hole into the collapsed mine in another attempt to locate them.Rescuers searching for six trapped Utah coal miners are planning to drill a third hole into the collapsed mine in another attempt to locate them.
The hole will carry an exploratory camera to an area the men may have moved to after they were trapped.The hole will carry an exploratory camera to an area the men may have moved to after they were trapped.
The move comes after a camera lowered into the cavity where they were believed to be located detected items of equipment but no signs of life.The move comes after a camera lowered into the cavity where they were believed to be located detected items of equipment but no signs of life.
No contact has been made with the men since a tunnel collapsed on Monday. No contact has been made with the men since a tunnel collapsed a week ago.
Utah mine layout and location Utah mine layout and location
Officials at the Crandall Canyon mine are refusing to give up hope of finding the men alive, saying they may have moved to an area with more oxygen.Officials at the Crandall Canyon mine are refusing to give up hope of finding the men alive, saying they may have moved to an area with more oxygen.
No sign of lifeNo sign of life
Mine Safety and Health Administration head Richard Stickler said the new attempt would be made with an improved lighting system, allowing the camera to see 100ft (30m).Mine Safety and Health Administration head Richard Stickler said the new attempt would be made with an improved lighting system, allowing the camera to see 100ft (30m).
CRANDALL CANYON MINE Located in Manti-La Sal National Forest, 16 miles (25km) from HuntingtonUses the "retreat mining" method, which experts say is one of most dangerous Coal pillars hold up area of mine's roof. When completely mined, pillars are pulled, causing intentional roof collapse In pictures: Mine rescueCRANDALL CANYON MINE Located in Manti-La Sal National Forest, 16 miles (25km) from HuntingtonUses the "retreat mining" method, which experts say is one of most dangerous Coal pillars hold up area of mine's roof. When completely mined, pillars are pulled, causing intentional roof collapse In pictures: Mine rescue
The drill will have to go through 1,414ft (431m) of earth, slightly less than on previous occasions.The drill will have to go through 1,414ft (431m) of earth, slightly less than on previous occasions.
Rescuers have not said how long the drilling will take.Rescuers have not said how long the drilling will take.
A US mine safety expert said over the weekend that camera images revealed a "survivable" chamber, with the roof intact and drinkable water on the floor.A US mine safety expert said over the weekend that camera images revealed a "survivable" chamber, with the roof intact and drinkable water on the floor.
But it showed no signs of life, only equipment including a tool bag, conveyor belt and reflectors.But it showed no signs of life, only equipment including a tool bag, conveyor belt and reflectors.
There has also been no response to repeated tapping signals.There has also been no response to repeated tapping signals.
The miners were trapped 1,500ft (457m) underground and about 3.4 miles (5.5km) from the entrance to the mine, near the town of Huntington, 140 miles (225km) from Salt Lake City.The miners were trapped 1,500ft (457m) underground and about 3.4 miles (5.5km) from the entrance to the mine, near the town of Huntington, 140 miles (225km) from Salt Lake City.
Initially the collapse was blamed on an earthquake, but experts have since suggested the shafts might have caved in with enough force to register on seismographs.Initially the collapse was blamed on an earthquake, but experts have since suggested the shafts might have caved in with enough force to register on seismographs.
This has led to speculation that mining procedures could have triggered the incident.This has led to speculation that mining procedures could have triggered the incident.
The mining community has not given up hope of rescuing the men
Return to storyReturn to story
Are you in the area of the Crandall Canyon mine? Do you work at or have connections with the mine? Send us your details using the form below.Are you in the area of the Crandall Canyon mine? Do you work at or have connections with the mine? Send us your details using the form below.
Name
 Name