The elevator was descending into the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine near the town of Cripple Creek when it had a mechanical problem around 500 feet (152 meters) beneath the surface, creating a ...

Following the accident that caused Weier's death and injured four others 500 feet underground in a mine shaft, the group on Weier's tour were brought up to the surface. Another group of mining ...

Twelve people are still at the bottom of the mine, which is about 1,000 feet (305 meters) beneath the surface. They are in safe conditions and in communication with authorities, said Mikesell.