By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University will be hosting teams from across North America as the host of the North American University Mine Rescue Competition, which is going to be held February 16th to 21st.
The event will bring nine student teams from across the continent to Sudbury for a week of hands-on training and head-to-head competition.
Hosted partly on campus and in partnership with Dynamic Earth’s underground mine museum, the competition features several legs: a full underground response scenario, a mass-casualty first aid event, and a technician skills challenge.
Beyond points and rankings, organizers emphasize knowledge-sharing and exposure to Sudbury’s distinctive hard-rock geology and mining methods.
Founded in 2015, the Laurentian University Mine Rescue Club marked its 10-year milestone last year with about 30 active members preparing for the competition.
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