Three experts have been tapped for an independent review board to investigate a heap leach failure in June at Victoria Gold’s Eagle operation in the Yukon province of Canada, CBC News reported. The three members appointed to the board are Jean-Marie Konrad, a geotechnical expert who has consulted for projects related to things such as permafrost engineering and dam construction;…
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First gold pour at Borealis ADR facility
Canadian-based Borealis Mining has completed its first gold pour of 2024 from its on-site ADR facility in Hawthorne, Nev. CEO Kelly Malcolm said the milestone was achieved through stripping of 2.5 of the company’s 10 carbon columns, which were loaded from residual leaching with a highly dilute cyanide solution. The first pour resulted in doré bars weighing about 651 troy…
Read MoreClarke steps down at American Lithium
American Lithium has announced the resignation of Simon Clarke as chief executive officer and director of the company, effective September 1. Alex Tsakumis, who has served on the board of directors since 2022, will assume the role of Interim CEO. The miner said Clarke was stepping down to pursue other interests but will continue to assist the company in an…
Read MoreEquinox Gold celebrates Greenstone opening
Equinox Gold held an official opening of its Greenstone gold mine in Geraldton, Ontario, Canada, on August 29, which included remarks from the mine’s Indigenous Partners, government dignitaries and Equinox Gold’s leadership team. “Today is a pivotal milestone for Equinox Gold. After almost three years of construction and commissioning the Greenstone mine is now a reality and will be a…
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