An old school MS-Dos game which is very similar to Lemmings (1991) ?

[Rontemon]

I know the game visually look almost like Lemmings with the side scrolling view.

I can vaguely remember that the gameplay you have to dig tunnels and mine jewels? Build elevators and use boats to get across water, etc.

When the game starts, you can select a few different type of "miners/species"? One type is more durable they can fend off enemies and last longer in a brawl, the other are more speedy?

I am trying very hard to find this game.

EDIT UPDATED WITH MORE DETAILS:
I just remembered another important detail that might help with identifying the game! When you start the game after selecting your race/workers/miners.... You will have I think FIVE of them...

They can die until you have none left and gameover... I think.. Yes you will have I think FIVE workers/miners in your control to start with.

[KING]

Can't seem to think of it. Did you try this thread from this website
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.166417-Old-Games-you-remember-playing-but-cant-remember-the-name-of?page=6

They helped me find one of my games,

[KING]

Was it this? http://www.dosgamesarchive.com/download/paganitzu/ ?

You can find a list of all DOS games released in 1991 here
http://www.dosgamesarchive.com/year/1991/

[Rontemon]

Nope not that... Game isn't necessarily from 1991... I'll check out those links though..

[Rontemon]

Oh I just remembered another important detail that might help with identifying the game! When you start the game after selecting your race/workers/miners.... You will have I think FIVE of them...

They can die until you have none left and gameover... I think.. Yes you will have I think FIVE workers/miners in your control to start with.

[Rontemon]

OH YES I FOUND IT!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS6Ib9zX9ZA

[Rai de Nox]

I think is 'Diggers':
http://www.mobygames.com/game/diggers/screenshots
Check it out.
EDIT
Nevermind, congratulations on finding it!