Walter Energy has temporarily idled its Willow Creek mine because severe rains have washed out road access to the mine in northeastern B.C.
Senior staff have been flown to the site to monitor conditions, and plan for the re-opening of the mine, said Bob Bays, vice-president of Walter Energy's Canadian operations.
The company says its Chetwynd office is open (250-788-2176) if employees have any questions.
Walter Energy expects operations to be suspended for at least the next few days, but asks employees to stay in touch with their supervisor and remain available so the company may contact them when the mine restarts, said Bays.
"Until this situation is resolved, we ask employees for their patience," added Bays.
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