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.

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

The company's responsibility to the families was to tell them what we knew, not what we didn't know or what we believed.

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

This (rescue) operation will not stop. We will continue as long as there is hope. . . . We don't know how much air they have, in what condition they're in, if perhaps there are long air pockets.

The group that's blocking the entrance is totally illegal. We've ask the authorities to help end this issue.

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

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

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