News release

Man dies in mining incident

November 21, 2025 - Sparwood, British Columbia
From: Elk Valley Regional RCMP

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On November 20, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP were made aware of a mining incident at the Elk View Operations in Sparwood BC. It was reported that one man, a 39-year-old resident of Hosmer BC, had been reported missing on site and that the Elk Valley Resource (EVR) Mine Rescue teams were leading a search of the mine property involved in the incident. RCMP assisted with the initial investigation and remained in contact with our EVR liaison contacts during the search.

As of this morning, November 21, 2025, Elk Valley RCMP can confirm that a contractor working on site has died and his remains have been recovered. The BC Coroner’s Office is currently on scene along with the RCMP. The Ministry of Mining was also notified and will be attending to complete their investigation, working with the BC Coroner Service and the Elk Valley RCMP.

Next of Kin notification was completed by RCMP officers this morning with EVR management in support. Elk Valley Regional RCMP offer their sincere condolences to the family, friends and fellow co-workers of the deceased. At this time, the name of the deceased will not be released.

Our investigation is ongoing.

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S/Sgt. S.D.A. (Svend) NIELSEN

Detachment Commander

Elk Valley Regional RCMP-GRC

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