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flag Yukon's Eagle Gold Mine leaks 19 million liters of cyanide-contaminated water, affecting local creek.

flag A containment pond leak at Yukon's Eagle Gold Mine spilled around 19 million liters of cyanide-contaminated water last year. flag The leak was detected in December, and the water was diluted to reduce toxicity. flag Repairs are delayed due to required ice removal and draining. flag Elevated levels of cyanide, cobalt, chloride, and nickel have been found in nearby Haggart Creek since mid-January. flag The mine was shut down and its operator, Victoria Gold Corp., was placed into receivership after a previous spill of cyanide-contaminated rocks.

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