Overview

• The heap leach pad at Eagle Gold Mine failed, causing operations to halt temporarily.
• No injuries were reported, but infrastructure damage occurred, and some failure extended beyond containment.
• The First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun expressed concerns about potential environmental impacts on water, fish, and wildlife.
• Yukon Department of Energy, Mines and Resources is conducting an investigation into the incident.
• Victoria Gold is assessing the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.