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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Fundraiser aims to help young sons of man killed underground at northwestern Ont. mine
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help two young boys whose father was killed Monday at a gold mine in Red Lake. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help two young boys whose father was killed Monday at a gold mine in Red Lake. 'My name is Laura, and I am heartbroken to share that my nephews, Jaycen and Jagger Korppi, lost their father in a tragic mining accident on June 16,' Laura Forrest wrote on the campaign page. 'The loss of their dad has left an unimaginable void in their lives, one that no amount of words can fill.' Their aunt said that 'Jaycen and Jagger are two incredible boys who were the absolute pride and joy of their father.' 'Countless memories' 'He was their biggest supporter, attending all their football and hockey games, cheering them on from the sidelines, and instilling in them the values of hard work and dedication,' she said. 'They shared countless memories and dreams, all now left shattered by this sudden tragedy.' She launched the campaign hoping to raise $40,000 to ensure the boys receive 'the support they need as they navigate this heartbreaking loss.' Officials with West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. confirmed Tuesday that an employee working underground was fatally injured at the Madsen Mine in Red Lake on Monday. The Ministry of Labour said it is investigating the incident, adding that the worker died when he was struck by equipment underground. 'Our goal is to raise funds that will help cover their immediate needs, support their sports activities and provide emotional support as they heal,' Forrest said. 'The boys deserve to have a stable environment where they can continue to thrive despite this loss.' You can donate to the campaign by clicking here. Related: Worker killed underground at mine in Red Lake, Ont. Worker killed at New Gold mine in northwestern Ont.
Times of Oman
30-05-2025
- General
- Times of Oman
Indonesia: Several killed in quarry collapse
West Java: A rock collapse at a limestone quarry in Indonesia on Friday resulted in the deaths of at least eight people, with another 10 missing, according to police. The incident took place in the city of Cirebon in West Java province at around 9:30 a.m. local time (0230 GMT). "We are now focusing on evacuating victims. Until now, eight people have been found dead, and 12 others were injured and have been taken to hospitals," a local police chief told AFP. Television footage showed excavators at the site moving large rocks while rescuers continued to look under debris for survivors. West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi said that the company operating the mine had been doing so illegally but that safety standards had been lacking. He said he had ordered the closure of the mine. "I decided to shut down the pit permanently, not just this pit but also other pits nearby," Dedi told Metro TV. A similar incident happened at the same mine in February, although no casualties were reported at the time. Mining accidents are common in Indonesia with safety protocols often being ignored. Last July, at least 23 people were killed and another 35 were reported missing after a landslide hit a remote village close to an illegal gold mine on the island of Sulawesi.
Arab News
30-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
Rockfall at Indonesian limestone quarry kills eight
CIREBON: At least eight people were killed and a dozen injured Friday in a rockfall at a limestone quarry on Indonesia's Java island, police said. The company overseeing the mine was operating legally but safety standards were lacking, according to West Java governor Dedi Mulyadi, who said he has ordered its closure following the collapse. Workers and heavy equipment were buried when rocks suddenly crumbled at the mining site in the city of Cirebon in West Java province at around 09:30 am local time (0230 GMT). 'We are now focusing on evacuating victims. Until now, eight people have been found dead, and 12 others were injured and have been taken to hospitals,' local police chief, Sumarni, who like many Indonesians has one name told AFP. Rescuers were still scouring the site to find more victims who might still be trapped under the debris, deploying excavators for the search effort. Friday's incident was the second time the quarry collapsed. Parts of the mine collapsed in February but there were no casualties reported. 'I decided to shut down the pit permanently, not just this pit but also other pits nearby,' Dedi told Metro TV. Mining accidents are common across the mineral-rich Southeast Asian archipelago, especially in unlicensed sites where safety protocols are often ignored. In 2023, eight workers died after being trapped in an illegal gold mine in Central Java. In July, last year, at least 23 people died and 35 others were missing when a landslide hit a remote village near an illegal gold mine on the central island of Sulawesi.
