Alamos Gold Ramps Up Mulatos Gold Mine Operations

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Alamos Gold Inc. expects to begin ramping up full operations at its Mulatos gold mine in Mexico on 18^th May, 2020. This follows the recent decision by the country’s government to declare mining as an essential activity.

The company had continued recovery of gold at the mine in the months of April and May. Also, it had extended support to local community, providing medical care and arranging for supplies of food packages and sanitation materials.

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John A. McCluskey, President and Chief Executive Officer said that the operations at Mulatos will be ramped up in a safe manner. The company has not reported any confirmed cases of COVID-19 among its employees or contractors till date. The foremost priority will be to protect the health and safety of its employees, their families and local communities. The operations will continue to follow strict protocols. The mining and stacking activities are expected to ramp up to normal levels in June this year, he added.

The company had recently restarted operations at Island Gold, which was earlier placed on care and maintenance.

The press release stated that an updated guidance on production, cost and capital for 2020 will be provided after both the mines returning to normal operating levels. It expects a robust performance from the mines during the second half of the year. Incidentally, the operating activities at the Young-Davidson mine had not been impacted.