Looks like management is taking the right steps to free the miners but it could mean the end of their operation if they are found not to be operating safely. Could have impacts on other operations in the area, most likely a review of the safety systems being used and possible requirements for upgrades.
"Yes we have to be safe, we put lots of seismic surveillance and technology, we put different things to prevent [problems] but in the end it is a mine," said Lehoux.
The union said it will be asking its occupational safety and health committee to investigate and determine if the site is safe for workers.
"If we can't operate safely they'll have to close down the site, because there's no amount of money a company can pay to justify risking a worker's life," said Thibodeau.