Yukon Appoints Receiver for Gold Mine Amid Cyanide Spill
Assets Seized After Collapse Raises Environmental Concerns
Whitehorse, Yukon - The Yukon government has taken control of assets at an Eagle Gold Mine after a judge granted an order appointing a receiver. The move comes after a collapse at the facility led to a release of millions of litres of cyanide solution used in gold extraction. Yukon Justice Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee said the order was necessary to "protect the public interest" and ensure that the mine is operated in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The collapse occurred on June 24th and resulted in a slide of cyanide-contaminated ore. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Yukon Mines Minister John Streicker said on Thursday that there is potential for significant environmental impacts from the heap leach. A Yukon government expert previously estimated that 300 million litres of cyanide solution escaped containment at the mine after the ore slide. The appointment of a receiver will allow the government to oversee the cleanup and remediation efforts at the mine. The receiver will also be responsible for managing the mine's assets and operations. The incident has raised concerns about the environmental impact of mining in the Yukon. The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board is currently reviewing the Eagle Gold Mine project. The board will make recommendations to the Yukon government on whether or not the project should be approved. The Yukon government has said that it is committed to protecting the environment and the safety of its citizens. The appointment of a receiver is a step towards ensuring that the Eagle Gold Mine is operated in a responsible manner.
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