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West Red Lake Gold Mines reports employee death at Madsen Mine

By CJ Goater Jun 17, 2025 | 10:33 AM

Madsen Mine - Supplied by West Red Lake Gold Mines (via Pure Gold Mining)

West Red Lake Gold Mines has announced that an employee working at the Madsen Mine in Red Lake has died.

The individual was working underground when they suffered fatal injuries on Monday.

“The health, safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority,” said West Red Lake Gold Mines in a release. “The company is working closely with local and Ministry of Labour authorities, and an investigation and comprehensive review are underway.”

Operations at the mine have been voluntarily suspended due to the situation.

Madsen Mine was idle from October 2022 until 2025.

West Red Lake announced it was restarting production at the mine in January.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.