Workplace Fatality at Gibraltar Mines'

Statement from Taseko Mines -- 

Taseko Mines Limited has confirmed that an accident occurred at its Gibraltar copper mine northeast of Williams Lake, BC on Friday November 21, 2025 resulting in the death of one contract worker. No further injuries have been reported.

The incident occurred in an active mining area and was discovered at approximately 5 pm. The accident site has been secured and mining activity halted while an investigation is underway. RCMP personnel and the BC Coroners Service are currently on-site. The BC Ministry of Mining & Critical Minerals has also been notified.

Gibraltar personnel are cooperating fully with the investigation.

Taseko Vice President of Corporate Affairs Sean Magee stated: 

“We are saddened to report the loss of a valued colleague at Gibraltar, and offer our deepest condolences to affected family, co-workers and friends.

“Our primary concern is the health, safety and well-being of our employees. Accordingly, we have halted all activity at Gibraltar until the accident can been fully investigated, and will make counselling and support services available to Gibraltar employees affected by this tragic event.”

Gibraltar Mine strike over!

Courtesy of UNIFOR:

Significant wage increases and equity measures are key features of a three-year collective agreement ratified this evening by Unifor Local 3018.

“Unifor members in Williams Lake have successfully negotiated a collective agreement that reflects their important contribution to the success of Taseko,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “The bargaining committee showed great leadership in demanding new equity practices. The members’ solid support for their committee during this 18-day strike was critical to being successful.”

The contract increases wages 13% over three years. It introduces a Women’s Advocate in the workplace to champion equity and recognizes the federal labour code’s leave for Indigenous practices. Local 3018 was also successful at adding clarity and fairness to the drug testing incident procedure as well as additional transparency during the discipline process.

“Gibraltar mine is an economic powerhouse in the region, and the community will realize benefits from this collective agreement for years to come,” said Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle.

Taseko owns and operates the Gibraltar copper-molybdenum mine. It is the second largest open-pit copper mine in Canada and the largest employer in the Cariboo region. 

Local 3018 represents 550 workers at the copper mine north of Williams Lake in British Columbia.

Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.