About Us

Aspire to be innovative leaders in mines rescue

Continuous Upskilling

Continuous Upskilling

At MERC we believe that, in emergencies you don’t rise to the occasion but perform at the level of your training. That’s why we focus on enhancing teams’ preparedness through advanced courses and educational programs.

Training through competition

Training through competition

MERC simulates the pressure of a real life emergency situation through competition, testing the ability of individuals and teams to perform against deadlines in well-structured, safe and consciously designed scenarios that foster collaboration and teamwork.

Prevention effectiveness

Prevention effectiveness

MERC adheres to the old sage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure by developing and promoting safety techniques that help avoid an emergency altogether.

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

MERC believes in the power of businesses and local communities working together to ensure safety. We help build strong, beneficial connections between resource companies and the communities they serve.

MISSION

Achieve 100% successful rescue rates both in mining operations and in the communities supporting them by helping teams continuously improve their skills

VISION

Be the world’s top event in Mining Rescue activities with ability to reach a majority of the public with mining interest

More than just a Competition

MERC is more than just a competition, it is an opportunity for us to support charities that are making a difference in the lives of people daily. As we gear up to celebrate 15 years of the Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC), we’re calling on every team, sponsor, and supporter to help us make this year our biggest and boldest fundraising effort yet.