West Red Lake Gold Cuts 2026 Production Guidance After Q3 Output
West Red Lake Gold produced 7,859 ounces in the third quarter and 22,102 ounces year to date. It lowered 2026 production guidance to 27,000–32,000 ounces from 35,000–45,000 ounces, citing industry-wide labor challenges and the production ramp-up.
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. announced its operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting 7,859 ounces of gold produced at the Madsen Mine. This brings the company's year-to-date production to 22,102 ounces. Citing industry-wide labor challenges and the ongoing production ramp-up, the company revised its 2026 gold production guidance downward to a range of 27,000 to 32,000 ounces, compared to its previous forecast of 35,000 to 45,000 ounces.
Additionally, the company noted that a secondary crusher was commissioned during the quarter and that it expects to release an integrated pre-feasibility study for the Madsen and Rowan properties in the coming weeks.