Shannon firm plays key role in rescue

A SHANNON-BASED engineering company played a key role in the rescue of the miners from the Chilean mine yesterday.

Mincon Ltd, which makes precision mining equipment, supplied the drill which broke through the cavity where miners were trapped on August 5.

Joint owner of Mincon, Joe Purcell, said yesterday: “We are very proud that a tool designed by us in Shannon and made by us made the crucial breakthrough in locating the men which led to yesterday’s rescue. When I get home to Ennis tonight, I’ll definitely pop a bottle of champagne.”