June 18, 2026 — A proposed gold mine in British Columbia, Canada, is causing controversy for residents in Alaska.
The New Polaris gold mine is 100 kilometers south of Atlin, British Columbia, and is located near the Alaska border, particularly near the city of Juneau, according to a report by CBC. The project is owned by Vancouver, Canada-based natural resource acquisition company Canagold, which is looking to refurbish the abandoned mine and produce an estimated 90,000 kilograms of ore daily. CBC reported that the gold mine dates back to 1929 with its first gold discovery and remained operational from 1937 to 1957.