ISKUT, British Columbia (AP) — Three workers who were trapped at a gold and copper mine in Western Canada have been rescued after more than 60 hours underground.

Red Chris mine operator Newmont Corp. said the three men were safely brought to the surface late Thursday after being trapped underground by two rockfalls Tuesday morning.

Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty, contractors for Canada-based Hy-Tech Drilling, were in good health and spirits, it added.

“This was a carefully planned and meticulously executed rescue plan,” Newmont said in a statement.

The company, based in Denver, said the rescue operation involved drones and a remote-controlled scoop that dug away a massive rockfall, estimated to be 20 to 30 meters (65 to 100 feet) long and seven to eight meters (22 to 26

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