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

Three miners trapped underground in B.C. are behind 30 metres of debris: Company

DEASE LAKE -- A remote-controlled scoop has begun the work of removing a pile of debris 20 to 30 metres long and seven to eight metres high to gain access to three workers trapped at the Red Chris mine in northern British Columbia, a company statement says.

Rescue under way for three workers trapped by Canada mine collapse

The trio are thought to be uninjured, though their communications have been restricted.

Mine Collapse Traps 3 Workers in British Columbia

A rescue operation is underway at the Red Chris gold and copper mine to reach the trapped miners, who were safe in a sealed chamber underground, according to officials.

Three workers trapped in B.C.'s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says

VANCOUVER — Three workers trapped underground in a refuge area at the Red Chris mine in northwestern British Columbia have enough air, water and food for an "extended stay," the mine's majority owner said Wednesday. The statement from Newmont Corp.

Rescue underway for three miners trapped in B.C.'s Red Chris mine

According to Premier David Eby, the three miners were working in B.C.'s Red Chris copper and gold mine when the accident took place.

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

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