diff --git a/dominic/canemine.lua b/dominic/canemine.lua
index 10455ac..6dd2d5d 100644
--- a/dominic/canemine.lua
+++ b/dominic/canemine.lua
@@ -76,6 +76,7 @@ end
 -- Returns: the depth dug
 function digDeep(moveAction, digAction, inspectAction, limit)
     local depth = 0
+    grabOres()
     while true do
         -- termination condition: 
         --  * if limit != -1: limit > 0
@@ -124,9 +125,8 @@ function digShaft()
     turtle.turnLeft()
     digDeep(turtle.up, noop, noop, depth)
     turtle.turnLeft()
-    turtle.up()
-    turtle.up()
     turtle.digUp()
+    turtle.up()
     selectCobble()
     turtle.placeDown()
     turtle.up()