mining firm Victoria Gold faces receivership applications over Eagle gold mine after heap leach failure and cyanide release.

Mining firm Victoria Gold faces court applications for receivership from the Yukon government and the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun, over the Eagle gold mine. The applications follow a heap leach failure on June 24, which caused a massive release of cyanide-contaminated ore and halted mining activity. Victoria Gold has announced it will oppose the Yukon government's application for a receiver to manage the company and its property.