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Eagle on track for Q2 commercial status despite setbacks

Canada’s newest large gold mine is on track to achieve commercial production during the June quarter despite experiencing some teething problems, says Victoria Gold CEO John McConnell.

Henry Lazenby in Vancouver
Despite dealing with some teething problems during the ramp up, Victoria Gold is confident it can expand production at its Eagle mine in Yukon with year-round ore stacking later this year

Despite dealing with some teething problems during the ramp up, Victoria Gold is confident it can expand production at its Eagle mine in Yukon with year-round ore stacking later this year

The Eagle mine in Yukon poured first gold in September last year, after completing construction for C$486 million, some 32% more than planned in the 2016 feasibility study that pegged capex at $369 million....

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