Canadian-based Blue Lagoon Resources has received its first delivery of blasting material on site at its Dome Mountain gold project near Smithers, British Columbia, and has completed its first underground blast, officially starting active mining operations.
“Today is a historic day for Blue Lagoon and all of our stakeholders,” said Rana Vig, president and CEO of Blue Lagoon Resources. “With the arrival of our first blasting material and the successful completion of our first underground blast, mining at Dome Mountain has officially begun. This milestone is the culmination of years of hard work by our team, our partners, and the local communities, and it positions us to generate near-term cash flow while continuing to explore Dome Mountain’s district-scale potential, all without further dilution.”
Underground development and blasting will initially focus on accessing high-grade zones previously defined by drilling and sampling. In the coming days and weeks, mined material will be transported to Nicola Mining under the company’s toll milling agreement, ensuring a quick and efficient path to gold concentrate sales and near-term cash flow.
This follows the recent commissioning of Dome Mountain’s water treatment plant, capable of treating up to 400 liters per minute – more than six times the current required capacity. Together, these recent achievements underscore Blue Lagoon’s readiness as it responsibly advances Dome Mountain into gold production.
Source: Blue Lagoon Resources