Three Miners Rescued After Being Trapped Underground in B.C. Mine for Over 60 Hours
Three workers from Hy-Tech drilling were rescued from the Red Chris Mine project in northwestern B.C. after being trapped underground for more than 60 hours. They are safe and in good health, thanks to consistent access to food, water, and ventilation in a refuge chamber. Newmont Corporation, the mine owner, confirmed the successful rescue.
Three miners trapped underground in a northwestern B.C. mine have been rescued. Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke, and Jesse Chubaty, workers at the Red Chris Mine project, were safely brought to the surface after being trapped early on Tuesday. Newmont officials confirmed their safety and well-being, stating that the miners had access to food, water, and ventilation in a refuge chamber underground. Specialized drones were used to assess the conditions underground, and efforts to remove debris and ensure stability are ongoing.
The miners, employees of Hy-Tech drilling, were in a refuge area equipped for 16 people for 48 hours, located about 700 meters from the rockfall site. The incident will be thoroughly investigated, and lessons learned will be shared across the industry. The debris blocking access to the underground area has been cleared, allowing the emergency response team to reach the trapped miners.
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