Three workers who were trapped in a mine in a remote area of northwestern British Columbia were brought to safety after more than 60 hours underground. Bernard Wessels, the global safety chief for the mine's operator,

Rescue efforts continue on Thursday after a fall of ground incident on Tuesday morning that left three contractors stranded.

Newmont (NYSE:NEM) -0.9% pre-market Thursday, as rescue efforts are continuing at its Red Chris gold and copper mine in British Columbia where three workers are trapped underground. The workers were trapped after two incidents in which material unexpectedly fell and blocked access at a "non-producing project" within the mine on Tuesday,

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 underground for two days at Newmont's Red Chris Mine in Western Canada were safely brought to the surface.

Newmont's Red Chris gold and copper mine in Canada's British Columbia were rescued after more than 60 hours underground.

Newmont Corp (NEM) reports robust financial performance with record free cash flow and a significant increase in share repurchase authorization, despite operational challenges.

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