Eldorado Gold’s McIlvenna Bay Project Slated for Commercial Production in Q3

Published: Jun 29, 2026 11:36

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Eldorado Gold announced that its McIlvenna Bay underground copper and zinc project in Saskatchewan, Canada, achieved a major milestone by producing its first copper concentrate in June 2026. The site team is now focused on ramping up operations toward commercial production, which is anticipated in Q3 2026 with a nameplate processing capacity of 4,900 tonnes per day. As of June 2026, the volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposit hosts mineral reserves of 29.7 million tonnes, grading a significant 2.17% zinc and 1.21% copper, along with 0.44g/t gold and 14.4g/t silver. Once fully operational, the 18-year mine is projected to produce an average of 54 million lbs of zinc, 41 million lbs of copper, 20,000 oz of gold, and 444,000 oz of silver annually. Eldorado acquired the project via its C$3.8 billion acquisition of Foran Mining in April 2026. The modern underground operation utilizes battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and conventional flotation circuits to produce separate premium copper and zinc concentrates for toll smelters.

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