Eldorado discovers new zone at Lamaque

“This is a serious incident that should not have happened."

Host of competing factors trap precious metal.

Another mining company has run up against the Tsilhqot’in First Nation, whose aboriginal title to land in its traditional territory were recognized by the Supreme Court of Canada.

The potential mine could generate $2 billion worth of royalties for the province over the course of 40 years, and sustain close to 600 jobs.

The government wants to consolidate the diamond mining companies currently operating in Marange from six down to two or possibly one.

"The cause of the breach is unknown at this time. The dam is an independently engineered structure that operated within design limits and specifications. Monitoring instruments and onsite personnel had no indication of an impending breach."

Smaller firms with lower overheads and more leeway to restructure operations have already picked up $912m of assets hacked off by top gold producers.

A mess.

Water ban.