Historical Events tagged with "yellowknife"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Explosion at Giant Mine Claims Nine Lives

September 18th, 1992 32 years ago

An explosion occurred at Giant Mine, killing nine replacement workers during a labor dispute. The incident happened in Yellowknife, Canada, amid escalating tensions between striking workers and management. The blast, attributed to a quantity of explosives stored improperly, highlighted the dangerous conditions in the mining industry and raised questions about labor practices and worker safety. It sent shockwaves through the local community, which was already divided by the ongoing conflict.

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