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(Kitco News) - Yukon-focused gold producer Victoria Gold (TSX: VGCX) announced yesterday that as a result of wildfire activity in the area of the Eagle Gold mine, the operation has been partially evacuated.
In a statement, the company said that on the evening of July 29, a partial evacuation of the Eagle Gold mine commenced and was successfully and safely completed on July 30, adding that employees who have voluntarily remained on location will continue to run heap leach pumping activities.
The company also reported that mining and stacking operations have been suspended.
Importantly, the company said that the East McQuesten fire is currently approximately 4 kilometers from the Eagle Gold mine and is being actively managed by the Yukon Wildland Fire Management response team.
President and CEO John McConnell commented, “The safety of our employees is our highest priority. As a result of wildfire activity proximal to Eagle and in consultation with the Yukon Wildland Fire Management team, we made the precautionary decision to evacuate non-essential employees. A volunteer contingent of employees remains staged nearby the mine site to operate and maintain critical operational assets.
“We would like to thank the Yukon Wildland Fire Management for their assistance during this time and their continued efforts to manage and respond to wildfire activity in the territory.”
Victoria Gold's 100%-owned Dublin Gulch gold property is situated in central Yukon Territory, Canada, approximately 375 kilometers north of the capital city of Whitehorse. The property covers an area of approximately 555 square kilometers, and is the site of the company's Eagle and Olive gold deposits.
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