IMERC 2026

The ultimate student-organized mine rescue competition!

Sudbury, Ontario

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About IMERC

Founded in 2020 as a student project at the University of British Columbia, the biennial competition is in its third iteration. Designed as a learning experience for both the students that plan the competition and the teams that particpate, IMERC works to futher a culture of safety in the mining industry.

2026

Laurentian University Mine Rescue is excited to host IMERC 2026 the week of February 17, 2026 in Sudbury, Ontario!

2020

2024

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IMERC 2024 was hosted by University of British Columbia Mine Rescue at the Britannia Mine Museum outside of Squamish, British Columbia.

First Place Overall:

First Place Technical Rescue:

First Place Mass Casualty Triage:

First Place Firefighting:

First Place Underground Search and Rescue:

Best Coordinator:

Best Drager Technician:

West Virginia University

University of British Columbia

West Virgina University

University of Utah

West Virginia University

Jordan Sutton, Laurentian University

Justin Waybright, West Virginia University

2020

The Canadian International Student Mine Rescue Competion, from which IMERC was born, was held at the University of British Columbia.

First Place Overall:

First Place Mass Casualty Triage:

First Place Firefighting:

First Place Underground Search and Rescue:

Best Drager Technician:

University of British Columbia

Laurentian University

Dan Hagn, University of British Columbia

"The experience received from our time in Squamish was unimaginable. The hands-on underground problem which included smoke and a medical portion are prime examples of real-life scenarios with direct application to our careers. The impact that this competition provided for all of our team members is an unforgettable experience."

Josh Brady - Coach, WVU