The Madsen Mine, in Ontario’s prolific Red Lake gold district, has a rich history of high-grade gold production but struggled in previous revival attempts due to operational flaws. Now, under West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (WRLG), Madsen is poised for success with smarter planning, infrastructure upgrades, and lessons learned.
Proven Gold Region, Proven Methods
Red Lake’s geology is well understood, with a key rule for success: drilling holes spaced 7 meters apart to accurately define narrow vein deposits. Previous operators used 20-meter spacing, which failed to properly map the resource. WRLG has already completed 90,000 meters of drilling at 7-meter intervals and will continue throughout the mine’s life to minimize risk.
Proactive Access Development
Mining narrow veins requires simultaneous work in multiple areas. WRLG has spent over 18 months developing tunnels well in advance to allow smooth drilling and mining operations across several zones concurrently.
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