Today is Miner’s Day in the City.

Traditionally known as King Miner Day, Ryan Land with Vale tells us about the history of this unique holiday: "King Miner Day originally happened to coincide with nickel days and the king miner competition a number of years ago, and nickel days used to happen in July and that is when we set the dates for what is now known as Miners Day".

It’s a general holiday for Vale employees, and City offices will be closed.

To mark the date, United Steelworkers Local 6166 is hosting the King Miner Day Family Picnic at the union office, from 11 to 2.