US EditionSnowmelt means possibly contaminated water being discharged from Yukon mine site
- The Yukon government reported on April 30, 2025, that untreated water containing sediments and metals is being discharged from the Eagle Gold mine site due to spring snowmelt.
- This release follows a containment facility failure last June that caused millions of tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore to spill, with PricewaterhouseCoopers appointed receiver in August to manage cleanup.
- The released meltwater has flowed through the mine’s excavation site and the areas where waste rock is stored but does not contain cyanide; sediment levels are being controlled by passing the water through hay bales and substances that attract and help remove particles.
- Officials stated the water being discharged "may exceed regulatory levels" of sediments and metals to prevent overflow of storage ponds during snowmelt, which brings a "large amount" of extra water.
- The discharge strategy emphasizes ongoing sediment mitigation while balancing environmental risks with operational needs, indicating continued management challenges at the Eagle Gold mine site.
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Snowmelt means possibly contaminated water being discharged from Yukon mine site
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government says the spring snowmelt means a "large amount" of extra water is being managed at the site of the Eagle Gold mine disaster.
·Peterborough, Canada
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