“El Gallo has operated harmoniously with the local communities since mining started in 2012, having demonstrated a long-standing track record of supporting local communities,” the company said in a statement, adding that “in this context, the current situation is surprising.”
The site remains minimally staffed to maintain appropriate safety and security, and the environmental systems. McEwen is currently negotiating for a peaceful resolution to the issues.
The El Gallo mine, located in Mexico’s Sinaloa state, has been residual heap leaching since Q3 2018 and is expected to contribute 3-4% to the company’s gold equivalent production in 2021.
