Category: mining company Vale

Rescue of 39 Miners Trapped Underground Since Sunday Underway, No One Injured: Vale

SUDBURY, Ont.—The first of dozens of miners who had been trapped underground for more than 24 hours following an incident at a mine in northern Ontario began returning to the surface late Monday, their employer said. An official with mining company Vale, Gord Gilpin, said in a statement that they were “relieved and delighted to…


Trapped Miners Expected to Emerge This Morning as Rescue Operation Continues: Vale

SUDBURY, Ont.—A rescue operation for 39 miners who were trapped underground in northern Ontario on the weekend continues today, with their employer saying it expects all workers to emerge later this morning. Mining company Vale says 19 workers already returned to the surface early today and are in good health. The company says the employees…