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Victoria’s Eagle Gold Mine Centrepiece of New Michael Gates Book About Dublin Gulch

June 25, 2020

Whitehorse, Yukon – Victoria Gold is excited to announce the release of Yukon author Michael Gates’ latest book; Dublin Gulch: A History of the Eagle Gold Mine

Well known as the territory’s “History Hunter”, Gates spent over 18-months researching and writing the history of gold mining in Dublin Gulch, where the Eagle Gold Mine is located, from the first discoveries in the late nineteenth century through to the mine’s momentous first gold pour in September 2019; which drew thousands from around the world via web-cast. 

“This story begins with the early prospectors and dreamers and ends with the opening of the Eagle Gold Mine,” says Gates. “It is the story of the little company that could, Victoria Gold; of a veteran miner, John McConnell, and of his committed team of determined men and women who beat the odds and turned the dream into a reality.” 

Forwards by Victoria Gold President and CEO John McConnell, Yukon Premier Sandy Silver, who assisted with the first gold pour, and Na-Cho Nyak Dun Chief Simon Mervyn, within whose traditional territory the mine is located, frame the strong and historic partnerships Victoria forged with Yukon governments and communities since the company purchased the Dublin Gulch Property in 2009. 

“For well over a century, generations of prospectors and miners sought to unlock the mineral potential of Dublin Gulch”, says McConnell. “We are proud to honour their vision and through this book, learn more about and pay our respects to all those who came before us paving the way for the Eagle Gold Mine to develop and benefit Yukon residents and communities for decades to come.”

Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine is the newest mine and largest gold mine in Yukon history. When in full operation later this year, the mine will employ 350 to 400, providing significant socio-economic contributions to the territory. Victoria Gold and Na-Cho Nyak Dun signed a mutually created and implemented Comprehensive and Cooperative Benefits Agreement in October 2011 to ensure benefits and opportunities for NND citizens throughout the mine’s life. 

Dublin Gulch: A History of the Eagle Gold Mine will be available on Saturday, June 27 in Yukon bookstores including: Mac’s Fireweed Books and Coles in Whitehorse; Bigway Foods in Mayo; Maximilian’s Gold Rush Emporium in Dawson City; via www.amazon.ca; and, will be available for purchase at the Eagle Gold Mine site. 

A new video, featuring McConnell and Gates discussing some of the key characters in the book, can be viewed here.  

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Media Inquiries:

John McConnell
President & CEO
Victoria Gold Corp.
604.696.6610

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