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Red Crest Gold Mines*
1935 to 1936
Produced 277 oz. gold; 65 oz. silver

Red Crest Gold Mines was incorporated in 1934 to take control of seven mining claims from the Rowan Discovery Syndicate. Under the leadership of H.G. Young, Red Crest Gold Mines performed diamond drilling but decided to sink a shaft because of erratic drill results. The mine installed a steam plant and mill on the mine site in late 1935. The mill was in production between late 1935 and April 1936, producing 227 oz. of gold and 65 oz. of silver.
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Although Red Crest Gold Mines only produced for a few months, exploration continued until 1938. The mine completed 1,676.4 metres (5,500 feet) of diamond drilling, extended the shaft to a depth of 182.8 metres (600 feet) and completed over 914.4 metres (3,000 feet) of drifting and crosscutting. Work on the mine site ceased in 1938.

​In 1955, Red Crest Gold Mines reorganized and became Red Summit Gold Mines. Northgate Explorations controlled the company and only did minor work on the property before stopping work in 1958. Northgate Explorations performed a surface exam in the early 1980’s, but it was not until Hy Lake Gold Inc. purchased the mine site that the property has seen any significant exploration. Today, the Red Crest Gold Mines property remains part of the West Red Lake Gold Mines Inc. (formerly Hy Lake Gold Inc.) holdings in Red Lake.

* Also known as Red Summit Gold Mines


​From the File Room...
Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre
51A Highway 105 P.O. Box 64
Red Lake, ON, Canada
P0V 2M0
807-727-3006
heritage@redlake.ca

The Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre is a charitable organization, funded by the Municipality of Red Lake, the Ontario Ministry of Culture, and through fundraising activities. Reg # 87315 2714 RR001.

  • Home
  • Exhibitions and Events
    • Red Lake Speaker Series
    • Current Exhibits
    • Past Exhibits >
      • Fish Stories
      • Red Lake Art Show 2016
      • Red Lake Art Show 2017
      • Red Lake Art Show 2018
      • Woodland Caribou Provincial Park
      • Fire People >
        • Fire 14-1
        • Fire 14-2
  • History
    • Red Lake History
    • Aviation History
    • Immigration
    • Residential Schools
    • Heritage Centre History
    • Red Lake District Souvenir Record
  • Gift Shop
    • Books and DVD's
    • TJ's Apothecary
    • Clothing
    • Norval Morrisseau Designs
    • Accessories
    • Miscellaneous
    • T-Shirts
    • Long Sleeves
    • Art Cards
    • Post Cards
    • Patrick Hunter
    • Handmade Goods
    • Artworks
  • Support
    • Memberships
    • Donor Wall
  • About Us
    • Strategic Plan
    • 2017Annual Report
    • Services
    • Our Mission
    • Collections Policy
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Staff & Board
  • Contact
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