Canagold Resources' New Polaris Mine Proposal Raises Environmental Concerns for Taku River Salmon
Canagold Resources is proposing to open the New Polaris gold mine on the Tulsequah River in British Columbia, a tributary of the Taku River in Alaska. The Taku River is a critical habitat for all five Pacific salmon species, including the largest Chinook run in the region. Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of mining activities on the salmon population. Canagold has stated that it will implement measures to protect the environment, such as using flotation instead of cyanide for gold extraction. The company has also committed to not proceeding without the consent of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation. Despite these assurances, there is apprehension about the potential pollution from the mine, especially given the historical pollution from the nearby abandoned Tulsequah Chief Mine. 
