Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.

Mishi Open Pit Mine

May 23, 2020
The Mishi area has a limited exploration history prior to the discovery of Hemlo in 1981.  In the ensuing regional gold rush, exploration work led to the discoveries of the Magnacon deposit by the Northgate Group, the Mishi deposit by Granges Inc. and the Eagle River deposit by Noranda Exploration. The Magnacon property (Patented Claims) was independently brought into production in 1989 by the Muscocho Group and Windarra Minerals and a mill was built.  Mining operations were terminated after only 18 months of production and the mill was placed on care and maintenance in October 1990. 
The neighbouring Mishi claims were being actively explored by MacMillan Energy Corp in the period 1982-1986.  In August 1986, a joint venture agreement was signed with Granges Exploration Ltd.  In the fall of 1986 Granges announced encouraging drilling results from a new discovery.  Numerous drilling programs and evaluation studies ensued in the period 1986-1990 before the project became largely inactive.
 
The Mishi Mine is an open pit mining operation that has been intermittently producing since 2002. Production recommenced in 2012 at a rate of 200 tonnes per day and has since expanded to approximately 400 tonnes per day. Recent investments in milling operations have enabled continuous and increasing production since 2013. Reserves are drilled to a depth of 70 metres and Resources to 110 metres. The mineralized system is completely open to the west and at depth.
 
The Mishi Mine yielded 59,700 oz Au from 831,000 t at a grade of 2.2 g/t Au from 2002-2019.  The Company plans to mine out the Mishi Mine pit in 2020. Stockpiled ore at the end of the year will be processed in 2021. 

Source: https://www.wesdome.com/operations/eagle-river-complex/mishi-open-pit-mine/

IT Analyst

This position is responsible for supporting end-users primarily at our Eagle River Mine Complex.

Junior Accountant

This position is accountable for supporting accounting processes as well as the processing of accounts payable in a manner consistent with established policies and procedures.

Senior Mine Geologist, Eagle River Mine
• Promote safe work practices and safety culture within a production-oriented environment.
• Maintain drill hole databases and monitor underground diamond drill programs.
• Supervise and participate in the selection of underground diamond drill targets.
Surface Maintenance (Hourly)

Ensure that all buildings, and infrastructures on Wesdome property, as well as roads, culverts, & bridges are properly maintained Work in a safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective manner.

Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible, as part of a team, for maintaining the equipment and mechanical systems of the Eagle River Mine site to ensure smooth and continuous operation.

Maintenance Planner
  • Reporting to the Maintenance Projects, Mobile & Mine Fixed Plant Superintendent
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety and environmental regulations and policies is of primary importance with this position.
Hoist Mechanic/Millwright

Reporting to the Eagle River Maintenance Planner or designate, the successful candidate will perform the maintenance and repairs of all surface, underground stationary equipment, long hole buggies, compressors rock breakers and pumps at the mine site.

Manager – Asset Management & Reliability

Reporting to the Mine General Manager, the Manger of Asset Management & Reliability will be an inspirational and innovative leader responsible and accountable for operational performance excellence in the Asset Management and Reliability Department.

Process Plant Maintenance Millwright (RED SEAL CERTIFCATION REQUIRED)
  • The Millwright is responsible for doing the maintenance of the milling operation equipment.
  • Reports to Lead hand Millwright and Mill General Foreman
Chief Mine Geologist, Eagle River Mine

The Chief Mine Geologist will be responsible and accountable for all work conducted by the Geology Department while ensuring the work is safe, cost effective and makes the most efficient use of manpower and materials.