What is the final objective in the mine rescue process?

The final objective in the mine rescue process is to restore the mine to full production. This goal signifies that all essential rescue operations—such as ensuring the safety of trapped individuals and stabilizing the mine environment—have been successfully completed, allowing normal mining activities to resume. The process emphasizes not only the immediate need to protect lives but also the long-term viability and functionality of the mine itself.

While ensuring the safety of rescue team members and addressing fire or other non-fire hazards are critical steps along the way, they serve a larger purpose of achieving that ultimate goal of restoration. Similarly, recovering materials is important in specific contexts, but it typically falls within the context of operational recovery rather than being the endpoint in the mine rescue operation. The focus is always on getting back to regular production status, thus highlighting the importance of restoring operational capacity after addressing the emergency conditions.