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Hemlo Mine Ignites Gold Production Milestone
20 Dec
Summary
- Hemlo Mining completed its first gold pour at the Hemlo gold mine.
- The company acquired the mine from Barrick Mining in November 2025.
- Initial production reached approximately 6,704oz, a significant pour.
Hemlo Mining has achieved a pivotal moment with the completion of its inaugural gold pour at the Hemlo gold mine, located in Ontario. This significant event follows the company's acquisition of the mine from Barrick Mining in November 2025. The initial production from this pour is estimated at approximately 6,704 ounces of gold, representing one of the largest single pours at the site this year.
The company reports that plant performance, throughput, and metallurgical recoveries are all operating according to the established plan. Hemlo Mining's President and CEO, Jason Kosec, highlighted this pour as a defining milestone, emphasizing the team's successful operational transition and commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards amid record gold prices.
Hemlo Mining is implementing a targeted integration program focused on operational discipline, environmental responsibility, and an enhanced safety culture. The company intends to develop the Hemlo gold mine into a top-tier, responsibly managed Canadian gold asset with considerable potential for future expansion, with a corporate update planned for early January 2026.
