diff --git a/src/engine/net/client/handlers/RepairBuildingMsgHandler.java b/src/engine/net/client/handlers/RepairBuildingMsgHandler.java
index 5cb747a8..e5df0a1a 100644
--- a/src/engine/net/client/handlers/RepairBuildingMsgHandler.java
+++ b/src/engine/net/client/handlers/RepairBuildingMsgHandler.java
@@ -61,8 +61,8 @@ public class RepairBuildingMsgHandler extends AbstractClientMsgHandler {
 
         //cannot repair mines during 24/7 activity.
 
-        if (targetBuilding.getBlueprint() != null && targetBuilding.getBlueprint().getBuildingGroup() == BuildingGroup.MINE) {
-            return;
+        if (targetBuilding.getBlueprint() != null && targetBuilding.getBlueprint().getBuildingGroup() == BuildingGroup.MINE && targetBuilding.assetIsProtected() == false) {
+                return;
         }