Operations of Newmont Waihi Gold

A fire broke out today in Newmont Waihi Gold's Trio underground mine, trapping 28 miners. The company operates a huge mining development in Waihi, employing 350 people. The Trio underground mine is about halfway between the Martha open pit mine and the Favona underground mine in Waihi.

A fire broke out today in Newmont Waihi Gold's Trio underground mine. 28 miners were trapped and smoke was seen coming out of the mine's vent shaft on Union Hill. Security guards were placed at entrances to the mine. Photo / Bay of Plenty Times

Image 1 of 12: A fire broke out today in Newmont Waihi Gold's Trio underground mine. 28 miners were trapped and smoke was seen coming out of the mine's vent shaft on Union Hill. Security guards were placed at entrances to the mine. Photo / Bay of Plenty Times

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