WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA — Yukon mines minister John Streicker says that the Eagle Gold mine disaster that involved a release of cyanide solution has the territory's residents 'justly concerned' about the implications on Yukoners' way of life 'for g
WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA — Yukon mines minister John Streicker says that the Eagle Gold mine disaster that involved a release of cyanide solution has the territory's residents"justly concerned" about the implications on Yukoners' way of life"for generations to come."
Streicker told reporters Thursday that testing of samples from Haggart Creek, two kilometres downstream from the site, detected no cyanide, but officials say people should not consume water or fish from the creek even though risk to human health is"very low." Streicker said the government has sought out"external expertise" as its investigation will seek to determine the"root causes" of the accident.
Streicker said the investigation will try to determine what caused the accident, but"what we need to do at first is to work to protect the environment and to ensure that we have safety on site."
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