Yukon gold mine spill one of two ‘most catastrophic failures’ in heap-leach mining history, expert says
- Posted on July 8, 2025
- By The Globe and Mail
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Yukon gold mine spill one of two ‘most catastrophic failures’ in heap-leach mining history, expert says

Last year, a containment failure led to the release of about two million tonnes of cyanide-laced ore and water into the environment