McMarmac Mine

1940 to 1948
  • Incorporated 1939 to buy 5 claims from Margaret Red Lake Gold Mines and 3 claims from Richmac Gold Mines
    • Nortricia Mining Company Ltd. took an option and sunk a prospecting shaft 
    • Red Mamoth Gold Mines optioned in 1928, terminated in 1930
    • Margaret Red Lake Gold Mines optioned
  • Shaft deepened in 1939
  • Went into production 1940
  • Closed October 1940-1944 (due to the labour shortage cause by WWII)
  • Shut down temporarily in 1944 - restarted 1948 - 1950
  • Produced $2,735,879.97
  • Mill and buildings torn down or sold