Three people trapped underground at a Newmont mine in Canada, says official

Imperial Metals

23/07/2025 18:16

OTTAWA, July 23 (Reuters) - Three people are trapped underground at a western Canadian mine operated by Newmont Corporation NEM.N, a senior elected official said on Wednesday, adding that a rescue operation was under way.

David Eby, premier of the Pacific province of British Columbia, said the three had been stranded at the Red Chris copper and gold mine after an accident overnight.

"They are, to the best of our knowledge, uninjured and in a refuge area," he told a televised press conference.

"Our rescue teams are exceptional, and they will be working overtime to bring these workers home safely to their families," he said, but did not give details.

Newmont has a 70% stake in the mine, which it operates. The remaining 30% is held by Imperial Metals Corp III.TO.

 (Reporting by David Ljunggren, Editing by Franklin Paul)

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