By Canadian Press

Three people trapped in B.C.’s Red Chris mine, Premier David Eby says

Jul 23, 2025 | 10:36 AM

HUNTSVILLE, ONT. — Three miners have been trapped underground at British Columbia’s Red Chris copper and gold mine.

B.C. Premier David Eby released the news at the end of the premiers’ gathering in Ontario.

Eby said to the best of the government’s knowledge the workers are uninjured and in a refuge area at the mine in B.C.’s northern Interior.

The premier said they are in contact with the mine’s owner which is working with world-leading mining rescue experts.

“B.C. miners are the best in the world. Our rescue teams are exceptional, and they will be working overtime to bring these workers home safely to their families,” he said.

Sound Off

SOUND OFF: The real silent burden - taxpayers paying for the mayor's defiance

8h ago

Two and Out

PETERS: Probing questions more constructive than uninformed takes on fire response

10h ago

Looped In

LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: September 4, 2025

Sep 04, 2025

He said two of the workers are from B.C. and another is from Ontario.

Eby said he had spoken to Ontario Premier Doug Ford about the situation and was keeping his government up to date.

“Obviously it’s very concerning for the families, for the workers in the sector and British Columbians and Canadians and our thoughts are with the families and appreciation with the incredibly brave rescue teams that are working right now,” he said.

Eby said that the accident happened overnight, but a spokesman for the premier later clarified that it occurred earlier Tuesday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2025.

The Canadian Press