How Lessons Can Be Learned From B.C.'s Red Chris Mine to Help Future Rescues - OHS Canada Magazine

B.C. Insider: Mine rescue a happy ending to rare event

Two collapses at the Red Chris mine trapped three workers underground for more than two days

How lessons can be learned from B.C.'s Red Chris mine to help future rescues - OHS Canada Magazine

The entrance to the Red Chris mine near Iskut, B.C., is shown on Wednesday, July 23. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dave Middleton By Ashley Joannou A rescuer who has experienced the relief that comes with successfully freeing people trapped underground said lessons from a rescue operation at British Columbia’s Red Chris mine can help teams across the country. Mine operator Newmont Corp. has promised an investigation into the factors that led to the rockfal…

Full investigation needed at BC mine after drillers trapped following underground collapse

Newmont will carry out an investigation into fall of ground incident that left three drilling operatives trapped underground at its Red Chris mine.