Yukon Star states "technical briefing today at 10:30am Pillai also chided the reporter somewhat, saying it was “very important for media to be very disciplined” with the information they’re reporting.
“I know now that there has been containment, and I know that we’re sampling the water, and we should have those samples back early next week. We feel there has been strong containment, and we’re using the best possible technical support to make sure that what’s happened on-site has been contained.
“We recognize that many Yukoners are concerned about the potential environmental impacts of this failure. We are committed to working closely with the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun as we determine next steps. As a mining regulator, we remain committed to ensuring that the environment is protected, and that will guide our future actions at the site.”
A technical briefing on the mine is set for 10:30 a.m. Friday, provided by the government.
The Yukon Chamber of Mines provided The Yukon Star with a brief statement this morning.
“With respect to the incident at Eagle Gold, the Yukon Chamber of Mines is aware of the incident at Victoria Gold Corp’s Eagle Gold Mine and extend our care and appreciation that everyone is safe. We await further information, and until that time, defer comment to the company and the Government of Yukon,” the chamber said.