Rescue Operations at Newmont Corporation’s Red Chris Mine have concluded successfully, with all three of the trapped workers safely returned to the surface last night.
Newmont Corporation says the group emerged late Thursday night at 10:40pm. Earlier in the evening, around 8:30pm, the company’s line-of-sight scoop, brought in from Brucejack Mine on Wednesday, had successfully cleared the fallen debris from the access tunnel, allowing crews to approach the refuge where the workers had been sheltered.
The Emergency Response Team had used a Falling Object Protective System to advance through the area affected by the ground falls. Upon reaching the shelter the team found the three workers, now identified as Hy-Tech Drilling employees Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty, in stable condition. The group then retraced their steps to the surface.
Newmont said the successful rescue was ‘the result of tireless collaboration, technical expertise, and above all, safety and care.’ The company adds that they are working to support Kevin, Darien, and Jesse as they recover.
