The Tatogga Lake Resort is shown on the roadside close to the entrance of the Red Chris mine near Iskut, B.C. on July 23, 2025. The Canadian Press/Dave MiddletonThe operator of the Red Chris gold and copper mine in northwestern B.C. says it’s going ahead with expansion to underground mining with the lessons learned from a collapse last year that trapped three workers.The British Columbia government has announced a key regulatory approval for the mine’s expansion, allowing for the use of block-caving, an underground mining method at the facility that’s already operating as an open-pit mine.
Red Chris Mine in BC Expands With Safety in Mind After Previous Collapse
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