2017 Virginia Energy Mine Rescue Team at Virginia Mining Institute's Competition
Ten teams competed to be the best at the 2019 Virginia Governor's Cup Mine Rescue Competition. The 33rd annual competition was held on the campus of the University of Virginia's College at Wise in the David J. Prior Convocation Center. Congratulations to Kentucky team, Alden Resources for taking first place. Virginia team Paramont Contura was named the 2019 Virginia Governor's Cup Mine Rescue Champions. Watch Video »
2017 Virginia Governor's Cup Mine Rescue CompetitionMiners compete to be the best in this skills contest held on the campus of the University of Virginia's College at Wise ever year. Watch Video »
2017 Virginia Mining Institute's Mine Rescue Competition
2016 Virginia Governor's Cup Mine Rescue Competition
Seven mine rescue teams hit the field for the annual competition held on the campus of the University of Virginia's College at Wise. Watch Video »
2015 Virginia Governor's Cup Mine Rescue CompetitionEight mine rescue teams competed for the Virginia Governor's Cup on the campus of the University of Virginia's College at Wise in June 2015. It is an important simulation of life-saving skills. Watch Video »