Yukon First Nation Calls for Mining Halt After Cyanide Levels Rise at Victoria Gold's Eagle Mine

Jul 4, 2024, 06:08 PM

The Yukon First Nation is calling for a halt to mining activities on its traditional territory following an accident at the Victoria Gold's Eagle Mine. The incident, which occurred on July 3, involved an equipment failure and landslide, resulting in elevated levels of cyanide being detected in a nearby waterway. The Yukon Territory's mining minister confirmed the presence of cyanide in the creek on July 4, raising environmental and safety concerns.