main shaft
Americannoun
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RBC remains confident the Taylor development there is on track for first production in 2H FY28 from the decline, and 1H FY29 from the main shaft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Rescuers were attempting to clear cages, skips and other debris blocking the main shaft while drilling other shafts for communication, ventilation and possibly to lift workers to the surface.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 20, 2021
But the depth of the water in the mine’s main shaft has prevented them from exploring the tunnels.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 10, 2019
Officials hope they have found an air pocket in the main shaft to survive.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2018
“Uh...Okay, sorry. We’re going to use the rail to drop you into E7’s main shaft, there’s a surge due any minute. That should see you past the first hundred klicks, then you’re on your own.”
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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