Update 2:20 p.m:
A message posted to Victoria Gold's website and sent out via email has confirmed that there were no injuries associated with the failure and landslide at the mine's heap leach facility.
The message also states that there has been some damage to mine infrastructure and that "a portion of the failure has left containment."
Heap leach mining involves the extraction of precious metals from ore using chemicals.
"Operations are temporarily suspended while the site operations team along with management continue to assess the situation and gather information," the message reads.
The company also pledged further information as it becomes available.
Update 12:50 p.m:
A representative of the Yukon government's Department of Energy, Mines and Resources has confirmed that Victoria Gold reported a heap leach failure at the Eagle Gold Mine this morning. Per the department spokesperson, the company has also reported that no workers were injured.
They added that mine operations have stopped as investigations by natural resource officers are underway.
Original Story:
The News has received reports of a landslide at Victoria Gold Corp.’s Eagle Gold Mine north of Mayo.
Submitted photos appear to show a large slide in the vicinity of the mine’s heap leach facility and gold recovery plant.
Requests for information from the CEO of the mining company and the Yukon government Department of Energy, Mines and Resources have not been returned yet.
This story will be updated with additional information as it becomes available.
Contact Jim Elliot at jim.elliot@yukon-news.com
