Ten workers trapped underground after an explosion took place on Jan 10 at a gold mine under construction in Qixia, Yantai city, Shandong province, were confirmed dead, according to a news conference held in the city on Monday.
Eleven workers were lifted to safety on Sunday.
Rescuers are still searching for the last remaining worker.
The explosion trapped a total of 22 workers underground.
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