Yukon First Nation Calls for Mining Halt After Victoria Gold’s Eagle Mine Cyanide Spill

Jul 4, 2024, 09:03 PM

The Yukon First Nation has called for a halt to mining activities on its traditional territory following an accident at Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine. Elevated levels of cyanide were detected in a creek near the mine after an equipment failure and landslide. The Yukon government, along with Yukon’s mining minister, confirmed the presence of cyanide downstream, contradicting the mining firm's initial denial.