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Additional Contamination Discovered Near Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon

  • Testing around the Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon revealed increased levels of mercury, cobalt, and cyanide following a containment facility failure, though authorities say these do not pose an immediate risk to human health.
  • The site is undergoing remediation-efforts, including groundwater interception fencing and containment berm construction.
  • Employees affected by the mine's closure are being assisted with wage protection claims.