West Red Lake Gold Starts Commercial Production at Madsen Mine

Mining News | 2026-01-13 11:15:47

For the first quarter of 2026, mill feed will primarily come from the high-grade 4447 zone in South Austin, with expected average grades exceeding 6 grams per tonne gold.

By Paul Ploumis

Summary

The Madsen Gold Mine reached commercial production on January 1, 2026, after exceeding operational thresholds in December 2025.
December mill output averaged 689 tpd with 94.6% recovery, producing 3,215 ounces of gold.
Full-year 2025 production totaled 20,000 ounces, generating US$73 million in sales, with Q1 2026 focused on high-grade 4447 zone feed.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. has officially declared commercial production at its 100% owned Madsen Gold Mine in the Red Lake Mining District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada, marking a major milestone for the company. Commercial production was achieved effective January 1, 2026, following a strong operational performance in December 2025.

During December, the Madsen mill processed an average of 689 tonnes per day (tpd), representing 86% of its permitted 800 tpd capacity and exceeding the company’s internal threshold for commercial production. Mill recoveries averaged 94.6%, enabling the production of 3,215 ounces of gold for the month. Operational stability requirements were also successfully met.

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For the first quarter of 2026, mill feed will primarily come from the high-grade 4447 zone in South Austin, with expected average grades exceeding 6 grams per tonne gold. Management anticipates the mine will reach sustained permitted capacity by mid-2026.

In Q4 2025, the mine produced 7,379 ounces of gold, while 7,200 ounces were poured and sold at an average price of US$4,150 per ounce, generating US$30 million in revenue. For full-year 2025, the Madsen Mine poured 20,000 ounces of gold, generating US$73 million in sales.