{
  "id": 17573383,
  "title": "Mine rescue teams compete underground in biggest competition in a decade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/mine-rescue-teams-compete-underground-in-biggest-competition-in-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T09:30:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-01/mine-rescue-comp-biggest-in-decades-as-new-equipment-rolls-out/107318774"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emergency response teams from major Western Australian mines have gathered for the state's largest underground mine rescue competition in over a decade. The event, held near Kalgoorlie, tests teams' skills in responding to rescue situations and disasters in underground mines. With roots dating back over a century to WA's earliest gold rushes, the competition showcases a century of emergency response traditions in the mining industry. Teams train in various skills, including firefighting, underwater rescue, and first aid, preparing for real-world emergencies. The Gordon Sirdar gold mine hosted 14 teams, including a first-time competitor from Liontown Resources. Team captain Meghan Page from Liontown Resources joined the rescue team for hands-on experience and formed a close bond with her fellow team members. The competition includes realistic scenarios, such as real fires, flooded tunnels, and convincing fake casualties. Judges score teams based on preparation for real-world emergencies, with the main focus on mastering skills in high-pressure situations.",
  "summary": "Emergency response teams from some of WA's biggest mines have been put through their paces hundreds of metres underground for the annual mine rescue competition.",
  "key_points": [
    "Largest underground mine rescue competition in over a decade held in Western Australia.",
    "14 teams, including first-timer from Liontown Resources, participate in the event.",
    "Judges evaluate teams on preparation for real-world emergencies with high-pressure scenarios."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}