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Will Victoria Gold's Eagle Mine resume operations by December 31, 2024?
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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.
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