Overview

• The 156-page report finds that an overly steep heap leach design, poor drainage and geomechanical stresses triggered the facility’s collapse in seconds.
• Victoria Gold Corp and its contractors are held partly responsible for failures in ore quality management and structural integrity assurance.
• The panel issues recommendations for tighter industry practices and strengthened regulatory oversight to prevent similar environmental disasters.
• Yukon Energy Minister John Streicker has pledged to evaluate the proposals and take appropriate action in response to the findings.
• On-site tests show declining cyanide, mercury and other contaminant levels as remediation efforts continue at the closed Eagle Gold mine.