Spruce Creek
Placer production from the Atlin Gold-Fields has exceeded 600,000 ounces since discovery in 1898
Location
The Atlin gold-fields are located in northwestern British Columbia and home to a number of placer producing drainages. The property is located 18 km east of the community of Atlin on Spruce Creek and is accessible by gravel road. The main service center is Whitehorse, Yukon located a 2 hour drive north on paved highways.
Previous Development
More than 300,000 ounces of placer gold have been mined from Spruce Creek since its discovery in 1899. Much of that production occurred underground. Noland Mines Limited operated on Spruce Creek during the 1940's and 50's. Placer gold grades in the paleochannel were commonly 1 - 2 oz/cubic yard and reached as high as 6 oz/cubic yard. The largest nugget produced from Spruce Creek was 83 ounces.
