A massive cyanide leak and the cost of gold

Niall McGee, a mining reporter for the Globe, discusses a catastrophic cyanide leak at the Eagle gold mine in Yukon that has serious ecological and economic implications. He explains the timeline of events leading to the leak, detailing the heap leaching process and the environmental fallout. McGee highlights the urgent need for effective cleanup measures while addressing local outrage against the mine's owner and regulatory responses. The podcast also explores the broader risks and challenges of gold mining in a complex environmental landscape.