Official Opening of Starvation Canyon Gold Mine

The official opening of Starvation Canyon represents a significant milestone for Veris Gold Corp., marking the commissioning of the company's third producing gold mine at its Jerritt Canyon Operations. This ceremonial event celebrates the successful completion of a complex underground mining project that took 10 years from initial discovery to production. The ceremony will bring together local dignitaries, key suppliers, and the dedicated Veris Gold team who contributed to bringing this mine online ahead of schedule and on budget. The event highlights the collaborative effort between Veris Gold and Small Mine Development (SMD), the operating contractor led by Mine Superintendent Joe Knaack. Industry attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the technical achievements involved in developing this underground operation, which utilizes similar mining methods to those successfully employed at the company's other operating mines (Smith and SSX-Steer). The opening represents not just a corporate milestone but also demonstrates the continued viability and growth potential of Nevada's historic Jerritt Canyon mining district, which has been producing gold for decades and continues to attract investment in new underground development projects.