3 miners trapped underground at B.C.’s Red Chris copper and gold mine

Three miners are trapped underground at B.C.’s Red Chris copper and gold mine, Premier David Eby said on Wednesday morning.

Eby, speaking at the premier’s meeting in Huntsville, Ont., said the incident happened earlier on Tuesday at the mine in northwestern B.C.

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He said the miners are not injured and are believed to be in a refuge area.

A rescue is now underway to free the miners.

“B.C. miners are the best in the world, our rescue teams are exceptional,” Eby said.

Two miners are from B.C. and one is from Ontario, he added.

“Obviously, it’s very concerning for the workers, for the sector,” Eby said.

More to come.