The Victoria Gold mine near Mayo has been shut down for the moment following what’s being described as a landslide earlier today.

Few details were available this afternoon, but a territorial Department of Environment official told The Yukon Star at lunchtime, “This morning, Victoria Gold Corp. reported a heap leach failure at Eagle Gold mine.

“The company has indicated no workers were harmed. Mine operations have stopped while investigations are underway.

“Natural resource officers will be investigating.”

There was no immediate comment from the company, despite efforts to reach representatives.