Investigation launches into workplace injury at Voisey's Bay mine
A worker at the Voisey's Bay mine in northern Labrador was injured in a “fall of ground” — an incident where the ceiling of an underground tunnel collapsed — on Saturday. In a statement to CBC News, a Vale Base Metals official said the worker received emergency care on site and is now in stable condition in hospital. The company said it notified the regulatory authorities and the incident is being investigated. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“Underground activities in the immediate area of the incident have been secured and we are working through a safe return to operations,” reads the statement. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador.
Source: CBC News January 26, 2026 08:01 UTC
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