Emergency responders are tirelessly working in northern British Columbia to rescue three miners trapped underground after the Red Chris open-pit mine experienced a collapse. The incident, which occurred on Tahltan Nation territory, has resulted in the miners relocating to a secure refuge area.
Trapped Miners: Rescue Efforts Continue After BC Mine Collapse
Trapped Miners: Rescue Efforts Continue After BC Mine Collapse
Rescue teams engage in critical operations to free three workers trapped in British Columbia's Red Chris mine following a collapse.
Rescue operations are underway for three miners trapped underground following a collapse at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia. According to reports, the miners, who had been working in an area affected by the collapse, managed to reach a refuge station that provided them with food, water, and ventilation. British Columbia’s Premier David Eby reassured that, to their knowledge, the miners remain unharmed. The operator, Newmont Corp, described the sequence of events leading to the miners’ entrapment, noting a first collapse that prompted the miners to move to safety, followed by a second collapse that blocked their access. Currently, rescue teams face challenges in communication with the trapped individuals, leading to a temporary cessation of mining operations as they prioritize the safety of all involved.
Rescue teams are on-site, and while efforts are ongoing, operators remain hopeful as the miners are reported to be in a secure location with essential resources.
Newmont stated, "At the time of the initial incident, three business partner employees were working more than 500 meters beyond the affected zone and were asked to relocate to a designated refuge station before a subsequent fall of ground blocked the access way." The open-pit mine, notable for its copper and gold extraction, first opened in 2014, and authorities are committed to ensuring the safety and recovery of the trapped miners.
Rescue teams are on-site, and while efforts are ongoing, operators remain hopeful as the miners are reported to be in a secure location with essential resources.
Newmont stated, "At the time of the initial incident, three business partner employees were working more than 500 meters beyond the affected zone and were asked to relocate to a designated refuge station before a subsequent fall of ground blocked the access way." The open-pit mine, notable for its copper and gold extraction, first opened in 2014, and authorities are committed to ensuring the safety and recovery of the trapped miners.
