26 teams from 14 nations gathered in Donetsk for the largest IMRC competition  to date.  Competition rules were established as a result of review of previous events and from consultation with select external organisations.

The 5 ВГСО ГВГСС (г. Красный Луч) team from Ukraine was the overall winner followed by North Wambo Mines Rescue Team from Australia being second and Diavik Diamond Mines Inc from Canada finished third place.