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West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSXV: WRLG) President and CEO Shane Williams says the company has reached a major milestone with the declaration of commercial production at the Madsen Mine in Ontario’s Red Lake Gold District. Speaking with Kitco Mining’s Investment Trends, Williams explains that commercial production reflects stable operations following ramp-up and marks the transition from project development to steady-state mining. Williams outlines a path toward 60,000 to 65,000 oz of gold per year and details how extensive underground drilling helped rebuild confidence in the asset after past challenges. He also discusses how higher gold prices are reshaping mine economics, lowering cutoff grades, and expanding mineable tonnage. Looking ahead, Williams highlights a hub-and-spoke growth strategy that could lift production toward 100,000 oz per year over time, supported by satellite deposits and infrastructure improvements designed to reduce costs and strengthen cash flow.