All 39 miners trapped deep underground in central Canada have been brought to the surface, three days after an accident damaged the mine’s lift.
The workers at the Totten mine in Sudbury, Ontario climbed up to 4,000ft (1.2km) using a series of ladders, with the support of a rescue team.
The rescued miners were all in good health, according to Vale, the company responsible for the mine.
The final miners emerged just before 05:00 local time (10:00 BST).
Vale Chief Executive Officer Eduardo Bartolomeo thanked the rescue team for their efforts and said bringing the miners safely to the surface had been a “top priority”.
They “deserve our deep respect for their perseverance and strong will”, he said in a statement early on Wednesday morning.
After they reported for the day-shift on Sunday, the miners became trapped after a heavy scoop bucket crashed into the lift system and blocked the shaft, Vale said.
Source: Fiilafmonline\BBC
