3 Mining Workers Rescued After More Than 60 Hours Underground

The security gate at the entrance to the Red Chris mine near Iskut, B.C., on July 23, 2025. The Canadian Press/Dave Middleton

Three mining workers have been rescued after spending more than 60 hours trapped underground in a northern B.C. mine.

The three individuals were “safely brought to surface” at approximately 10:40 p.m. on July 24, mining company Newmont Corp. says.