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How the rescue of three workers trapped underground in B.C. mine unfolded
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, JUL 25 – Three workers were trapped by two large rockfalls and rescued after more than 60 hours underground with support from drones, remote-controlled equipment, and emergency teams.
- At the Red Chris mine in Iskut, rescue crews reached three workers late Thursday, after two rockfalls on Tuesday blocked their exit and cut off communication.
- Since Tuesday, July 22, three Hy-Tech Drilling workers were trapped, after two rockfalls blocked the access tunnel at the Red Chris mine, cutting off their escape route.
- According to Newmont Corp., the remote-controlled scoop dug away a massive rockfall, estimated to be 20 to 30 meters long and seven to eight meters high.
- Rescued workers received medical and wellness support, and their families had been notified post-rescue.
- Newmont Corp. plans a comprehensive investigation, shares lessons industry-wide, and expresses gratitude to its industry partners.
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Sudbury Star
Battlefords NOWHow lessons can be learned from B.C.’s Red Chris mine to help future rescues
A rescuer who has experienced the relief that comes with successfully freeing people trapped underground, says lessons learned at a rescue operation at British Columbia’s Red Chris mine can help teams across the country.
El Vocero de Puerto Rico
Independent EspañolThree workers who were trapped in a gold and copper mine in western Canada were rescued after more than 60 hours underground.
'Goosebumps' and euphoria after workers trapped in B.C. mine were freed - OHS Canada Magazine
A sign at the entrance to the Red Chris mine near Iskut, B.C., is shown on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Middleton By Brenna Owen The employer of three workers who were trapped in a northern British Columbia mine has spoken of the joyous reaction when the men emerged safely, after more than 60 hours underground. It was “quite a euphoric evening last night,” Hy-Tech Drilling’s Dwayne Ross said of the moment the men were freed …
Hastings Tribune
Imperial Reports the Safe Return of Workers to Surface at Red Chris Mine
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Metals Corporation (“Imperial” or the “Company”) (TSX:III) provides an update on the fall of ground incident that had isolated three workers underground at the 30% owned Red Chris mine in…
Prince George Citizen
'Goosebumps' and euphoria after workers trapped in B.C. mine were freed
The employer of three workers who were trapped underground in a northern British Columbia mine has spoken of the joyous reaction when the men emerged safely, after more than 60 hours trapped underground.
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