Wed, May 12
|St. John's, Newfoundland
2027 Atlantic Mine Rescue Competition and Training Symposium
Proudly sponsored by Critical Care International, the 2026 Competition and Training Symposium brought industry professionals together in St. John's, NL for a landmark inaugural event. In 2027 we return with an expanded format including surface teams. Interested teams, please contact us.
TIME AND LOCATION
May 12, 2027, 7:00 p.m. – May 15, 2027, 11:00 p.m.
St. John's, Newfoundland, 45 Olympic Dr, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4K3, Canada
ABOUT THE EVENT
The inaugural Atlantic Mine Rescue Competition and Training Symposium brought together mine rescue teams, industry leaders, and safety professionals from across the region in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador — and by every measure, it delivered.
The event advanced mine rescue excellence through top-tier training, hands-on learning, and meaningful networking, fostering collaboration across the mining and emergency response sectors in a way that set the tone for years to come.
The week opened with a welcome meet-and-greet on Wednesday, May 12th, giving attendees the opportunity to connect in an informal setting before the work began. Training sessions on May 13th and 14th at the Glacier Arena in Mount Pearl offered a blend of classroom instruction and practical exercises led by seasoned industry professionals.
The centrepiece of the week was the Atlantic Mine Rescue Competition itself, where teams demonstrated their skills, teamwork, and preparedness in a realistic and challenging environment. The…
