Mining companies and emergency responders are attending the Atlantic Mine Recue Competition and Symposium at the Glacier in Mount Pearl this weekend.
Companies including Vale, Rio Tinto, and Windsor Salts are competing in a variety of emergency response and rescue scenarios.
A mock underground mine has been created inside the Glacier, allowing teams to compete in high rope rescue, first aid, fire fighting and underground mine rescue.
The event runs today from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
