A local mine's reducing operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wesdome Gold Mines says its nearby Eagle River complex has suspended "non-production related work" - such as exploration and mine construction activities - as well as operations at the Mishi Open Pit, to allow for "significant crew reductions and...enhanced physical distancing" until the resumption of normal activities is deemed safe and appropriate.
Despite the reduction, Wesdome's maintaining production guidance of 90,000 to 100,000 ounces.
Its Kiena Complex in Quebec is currently closed, due to an order by that province's government.
Two other local mines - Alamos Gold's Island Gold Mine and Harte Gold's Sugar Zone Mine - have halted all activities except for "care and maintenance".