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Trapped Miners Rescued After 60-Hour Ordeal

7/25/2025

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Three miners found themselves in a harrowing situation at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia after two rockfalls trapped them underground. Thankfully, they managed to reach a refuge chamber stocked with food and ventilation. After a tense 60 hours, they were finally rescued on Thursday night, while Newmont Corp. has halted operations to investigate the incident.

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Story summary

Three miners found themselves in a harrowing situation at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia after two rockfalls trapped them underground. Thankfully, they managed to reach a refuge chamber stocked with food and ventilation. After a tense 60 hours, they were finally rescued on Thursday night, while Newmont Corp. has halted operations to investigate the incident.