White River's gold mine is temporarily closed.
Harte Gold says it has suspended operations at the Sugar Zone Mine until further notice, with all "non-essential work" suspended - including exploration activities - though critical support staff remain to "ensure underground maintenance, mine safety, and environmental stewardship", with about sixteen employees - including mine rescue staff - to service the mine during this time.
Harte Gold's camp and kitchen are also closed, with employees on site to be housed in cabins detached from each other and administrative staff mandated to work from home.
Mining operations have been exempted from the province's closure order, considered "essential", though Alamos Gold similarly announced it was suspending operations at the local Island Gold Mine last week, placing it under "care and maintenance" for fourteen days, with "essential" employees to remain on site for security, water management, and environmental protection activities.
Wesdome Gold Mines is keeping its Eagle River underground operations going on a reduced workforce - with non-production activities scaled back - while mining of the Mishi Open Pit has been suspended, among other efforts to allow for physical distancing measures - it is also monitoring body temperatures and requesting health surveys for personnel wishing to enter the complex.