Tag: Totten Mine

All Miners Safe After Rescue out of Mine Near Sudbury, Ont.

The last four miners trapped deep below the surface in the Totten Mine near Sudbury, Ont. climbed their way to safety early Wednesday morning, the company that owns the mine said. Vale said the rescue operation that saw 39 workers climb a series of ladders is complete. “This is tremendous news flowing from very difficult circumstances,” Vale…


Rescue Mission Continues at Sudbury Mine, With 33 out of 39 Workers Rescued so Far

The effort to rescue 39 miners trapped underground in Sudbury, Ont., continues today, with the majority already rescued and others expected to be brought safely to the surface as the day advances. The miners were trapped in the Totten Mine, west of Sudbury, on Sunday when a scoop bucket being sent underground detached and damaged the…


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…