Banyan Gold (TSXV: BYN) is the latest operator in the Yukon to disclose that it has reduced its exploration activities following the incident at Victoria Gold.
Banyan indicated this morning that it has slowed drilling and exploration activities over the last month, which is related to a general request by the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun, whom asked mining companies to halt activity while it responds to the incident at Victoria Gold.
The company however also indicated that the slowing of exploration is related to ongoing wildfires in the area, with the firm taking proactive measures to protect site infrastructure. The firm has allowed local firefighters to make use of its bulldozers and water trucks for firefighting operations in an effort to assist the local community.
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Despite the delays, Banyan has said it expects to complete its planned 20,000 metre drill program by the end of November, with further drilling and technical work already funded for 2025. To date, 6,300 metres of drilling has been completed with two drills, with a third drill sitting on site unused presently.
Banyan Gold last traded at $0.165 on the TSX Venture.
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