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Red Lake Goldshore Mine

1936 to 1938

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  • Staked in 1926 but not underground until 1934
  • 1928-29, surface drilling and steam power plant constructed
  • Progress delayed because of forest fire in 1930
  • Took 4 more years to re-raise finances
  • Shaft sunk in 1934
  • Mill built 1936—first brick poured 1 September 1936
  • 22 claims in Dome and Heyson townships (west of the Red Lake town site)
    • Staked by Colin Campbell, J.B. St. Paul and Jack Campbell
  • Closed in 1938 due to ore depletion
    • Produced 2,109,985 oz. ($738,486.65)
  • Hammell purchased land for $110,000, bought the mill and plant as well
  • Became Hasaga Gold Mines
    • Produced for 14 years for a total of 218,213 oz. (0.14 grade)

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.

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