West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSX-V:WRLG) has reported a 73% increase in mined ounces during the second quarter.
The Canadian gold producer mined 75,524 tonnes in Q2, up 46% from 51,616 tonnes in Q1.
Mined ounces increased to 10,459 ounces from 6,033 ounces in the previous quarter, reflecting higher mining rates and an increased average mined grade at the Madsen mine in Ontario, Canada.
Meanwhile, gold production totalled 8,576 ounces in Q2, representing a 51% increase from the 5,667 ounces produced in the first quarter.
The company also generated a surface stockpile of approximately 10,768 tonnes by quarter-end, representing approximately 1,500 contained ounces of gold based on estimated grades.
The mill achieved average processing rates of approximately 842 tonnes per day (tpd) during the quarter, with rates expected to increase to approximately 1,000 tonnes per day over the second half of 2026.
CEO Shane Williams says the development-focused strategy implemented during the first half of 2026 is translating into measurable operating improvements.
“During the quarter, the mill sustained processing rates of approximately 842 tpd while underground mining rates averaged 878 tpd earlier in the quarter,” Williams says.
“However, from mid-quarter onward, we mined over 1,000 tpd, allowing us to build a surface stockpile equivalent to approximately half a month of mill feed inventory.
“Our ability to generate a stockpile of this size speaks to the operational efficiency of the team and our ability to mine at rates that exceed the currently permitted mill throughput of 800 tpd.
“Mining rates in excess of current mill capacity are an important indicator that the mine is developing greater flexibility and overall consistency for sustained operations.”
Williams maintains that Madsen remains on track to achieve full-year production guidance of 35,000 to 45,000 ounces of gold.
The company controls a 47km² land package in the Red Lake district alongside the Rowan property covering 31km² that includes three past-producing mines.
West Red Lake Gold Mines is a Canadian gold producer and developer focused on district-scale opportunities in Ontario’s Red Lake district.
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