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CBC
7 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Yukon government lays out plans to repair Alaska Highway bridge
Cracked concrete and exposed steel bars and soil under an abutment are the problems on an Alaska Highway bridge the Yukon government plans to fix. Government officials held a public information session yesterday about the future repairs. CBC's Marissa Meilleur was there.
Toronto Sun
03-07-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Collapse of cyanide-soaked ore at Yukon mine happened in seconds: Report
Published Jul 02, 2025 • 1 minute read Victoria Gold's Eagle gold mine site north of Mayo, Yukon, is shown in this handout aerial photo taken July 3, 2024. Photo by Yukon Government / THE CANADIAN PRESS An independent review says last year's spill of millions of tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore at a Yukon gold mine unfolded in seconds but resulted from the 'accumulation of a series of adverse conditions and events.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The 156-page report released Wednesday says the June 2024 collapse was triggered by the failure of a section of Eagle Gold Mine's heap leach facility, which was too steep and had a history of poor drainage. It says that in addition to 'geomechanical causations' of the collapse, it's clear that 'actions and inactions' of owner Victoria Gold Corp. and third-party contractors also contributed to the failure, directly or indirectly. It says if variability of the ore quality had been adequately managed, or the integrity of parts of the system had been ensured, the failure at the mine about 85 km north of Mayo in central Yukon 'would probably not have occurred.' Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The report makes a series of recommendations related to industry practices and regulatory processes. Yukon Energy Minister John Streicker says in a statement that the government is reviewing the findings and recommendations and is 'committed to taking appropriate action in response. 'We are also seeing encouraging signs on site, with cyanide, mercury and other contaminant levels decreasing. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in the response and remediation efforts,' he said. The mine has not operated since the collapse and Victoria Gold was placed in receivership in August 2024. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Sports Money News News MLB Relationships
Globe and Mail
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Globe and Mail
Yukon wildfire remains out of control as Ethel Lake evacuation alert rescinded
The Yukon government has rescinded an evacuation alert for the area around Ethel Lake, but the nearby wildfire that prompted the advisory on June 24 continues to burn out of control. It says Ethel Lake Road will be open only to local traffic and the Ethel Lake campground will remain closed as it is being used to stage wildland fire crews who continue to work in the area. The government says fire behaviour on the so-called Francis Plateau fire in central Yukon, east of Stewart Crossing, was low on Monday with minimal smoke in the evening. The blaze is about 7.5 square kilometres in size. Yukon says crews are working along the south, southwest and western edges to extinguish hot spots and two helicopters are working to help bucket water. The fire in the Mayo region is one of about 85 active fires burning in Yukon and is one of the territory's seven so-called wildfires of note. Wildfires of note are either highly visible or pose a threat to public safety, a community or critical infrastructure such as a highway.
CTV News
22-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster
Victoria Gold's Eagle gold mine site north of Mayo, Y.T., is shown in this handout aerial photo taken Wednesday, July 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO — Yukon Government The court-appointed receiver of a Yukon gold mine that suffered a catastrophic heap-leach facility failure last year said it plans to sell the mine and will be seeking approval within the week to start the process. In its fifth receiver's report issued earlier this month, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. said it will seek court approval for a sale process for the Eagle Gold Mine near Mayo, Yukon, in a motion scheduled to be heard Wednesday in an Ontario court. Eagle Gold Mine was the site last June where a containment failure at the heap-leach facility released about two-million tonnes of cyanide-laced ore and water into the environment. 'The Yukon Government in its capacity as receivership lender …, the lending syndicate and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun were consulted in the development of the Eagle Mine sale process, and each provided feedback to the Receiver,' PricewaterhouseCoopers said in its latest report summary, adding each submission was 'carefully considered' in finalizing the proposed sale process. 'The Receivership Lender (the Yukon government) has confirmed that it is satisfied with the form and substance of the proposed Eagle Mine sale process and supports the approval of the sale process at this time.' In an email, the territory's government confirmed the receiver is planning to begin a sale process by July for the Eagle Gold Mine, if it were to be approved by the court. But the territory also said it is 'premature to say what the process will look like,' stating that it will likely be 'robust, transparent and fair' since it is subject to court supervision. 'The Government of Yukon is a key stakeholder as the main mining regulator and lender to the Receiver, and it will ensure that the interests of Yukoners are protected and communicated to the Receiver,' the government's statement said. 'Right now, the focus of the government and the Receiver is to address environmental remediation and site safety.' The Yukon government said earlier this month that the work is continuing at the mine site to manage additional water from the spring snowmelt, while water contaminated from the failure is being treated and discharged. PricewaterhouseCoopers was made receiver of the mine last year by an Ontario court through an application by the Yukon government. The proposed sale process timeline listed in the latest receiver's report said the plan is for an initial bid deadline of Aug. 6, with the deadline for selecting qualified bids on Aug. 20. The process would then move to its second phase, where due diligence on qualified bidders would be completed by Oct. 15, with a selection of the successful bid for the mine on Nov. 5 and closing on Dec. 31, pending court approval. The Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation did not respond to requests for comment on the proposed sale process of the Eagle Mine, which is located on the nation's traditional territory. The development with the Eagle Mine comes days after another nearby Yukon mine site was sold to the Selkirk First Nation. In a statement, the nation — located about 120 kilometres south of Mayo and 280 kilometres north of Whitehorse — said it completed the acquisition of the former Minto Mine site located on its traditional territory on June 18. Chief Sharon Nelson said of the purchase that the act is 'self-determination in action' and allows the nation to 'move forward deliberately and on our own terms' with the mine's future. 'Going forward, we will be guided by our responsibilities to protect the land, promote economic self-reliance, and ensure that any opportunities will benefit our people and our community,' Nelson said in her statement. The Selkirk First Nation said it plans to conduct feasibility studies on the site to determine long-term options, and it is possible that the mine could 'develop into an economic stimulant' for both the community and Yukon. The nation also said mine ownership paves the way for the Indigenous community to operate it 'in ways that reflect First Nation values and priorities.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 22, 2025. Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster
The court-appointed receiver of a Yukon gold mine that suffered a catastrophic heap-leach facility failure last year says it plans to sell the mine and will be seeking approval within the week to start the process. In its fifth receiver's report issued earlier this month, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. says it will seek court approval for a sale process for the Eagle Gold Mine near Mayo, Yukon, in a motion scheduled to be heard Wednesday in an Ontario court. Eagle Gold Mine was the site last June where a containment failure at the heap-leach facility released about two-million tonnes of cyanide-laced ore and water into the environment. PricewaterhouseCoopers was made receiver of the mine last year by an Ontario court through an application by the Yukon government. In an email, the territory's government confirms the receiver is planning to begin a sales process by July for the Eagle Gold Mine, if it were to be approved by the court. But the territory also says it is "premature to say what the process will look like," stating that it will likely be "robust, transparent and fair" since it is subject to court supervision. "The Government of Yukon is a key stakeholder as the main mining regulator and lender to the Receiver, and it will ensure that the interests of Yukoners are protected and communicated to the Receiver," the government's statement said. "Right now, the focus of the government and the Receiver is to address environmental remediation and site safety." The Yukon government said earlier this month that the work is continuing at the mine site to manage additional water from the spring snowmelt, while water contaminated from the failure is being treated and discharged. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 22, 2025. Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press Sign in to access your portfolio
