Gold Candle is a privately funded Canadian exploration company led by a diverse and highly experienced group of mining professionals. In 2015, the Company acquired claims over the historic Kerr-Addison Gold Mine and surrounding area in the McGarry Township, located in the Timiskaming District of Ontario.

The Company has undertaken exploration activities, including compilation and analysis of historical data, geological and geophysical studies and drilling to evaluate mineralization remaining around the historic workings of the Kerr-Addison Mine and to explore for new zones of gold mineralization.

Since its acquisition, Gold Candle has also been conducting remediation work to address legacy mining impacts to make the environment safer for its employees and surrounding communities.

Gold Candle is currently evaluating the economic potential of the remaining gold mineralization at the Kerr-Addison site as well as exploring new areas for potential mineralization, up to the Québec border.

The pace of Gold Candle’s work is in part determined by its success in raising funds. For the moment, the Company is still in the exploratory phase and is evaluating whether there is economic potential to build a mine.

Gold Candle is committed to having a responsible approach when it comes to mineral exploration. The Company aims to always minimize the impacts of its activities on the environment and be a good neighbour.

Kerr-Addison Mines Ltd. was incorporated in 1936. Between 1938 to 1996, 11 million ounces of gold was produced by the Mine. The Mine closed in 1996.

Managing a legacy mining site involves ensuring the community’s safety, managing historical environmental issues, and rehabilitating legacy mining features. Unfortunately, the site was not properly rehabilitated per today’s standards. Safety hazards from historical activities, such as open holes and collapsing underground workings, are still present throughout the old mining site.

Since purchasing the property, Gold Candle has removed 50,000 kg of cyanide and numerous barrels of hydrocarbons. In 2022, the Company removed two old oil tanks, recycled scrap metal, and 500 kg of caustic soda and added gravel to raise the roadbed level of a trail locally known as the 5-Minute Trail.

In the last few years, drilling was undertaken to better define mineralization, to estimate remaining gold mineral resources, and to look for extensions to the known deposit. Gold Candle has only begun exploring to find a new zone with mineral potential like the historical Kerr-Addison Mine.

The following studies were also completed:

  • Analytical, geochemical, and mineralogical studies to better understand the minerals present and their properties.
  • Surface mapping, rock sampling and drone magnetic surveys to identify potential drilling targets.

Gold Candle’s assessment of economic, engineering, social and environmental evaluations to determine the potential for a future mine are ongoing. Any potential mining development will need an open and sustained dialogue with Indigenous and stakeholder communities.

Gold Candle can only conduct drilling activities on private land if they obtain the authorization from the private land owner.

In 2023, Gold Candle plans on continued drilling in the area of the historic Kerr-Addison Mine and on exploration targets east of the mine to the Québec border. The Company also plans to complete geological, metallurgical, environmental, and engineering studies and conduct a mineral resource estimation. Engaging with neighbouring and interested Indigenous and stakeholder communities will continue this year.

Gold Candle is only undertaking small diameter hole drilling that removes small rock samples. No fracking – a technique involving the fracturing of formations in bedrock by a pressurized liquid – is involved. For these reasons, Gold Candle’s exploration work is not a type of activity that can affect local foundations or structures.

Of note, Gold Candle was made aware of potential vibrations that were felt by residents in McGarry. The leading hypothesis behind these vibrations would be the collapsing of the old underground mine workings. Again, Gold Candle does not believe that its exploration work has been responsible for any potential collapsing of the historical mine workings due to the limited impact of its drilling and other activities.

Gold Candle is committed to engaging with Indigenous Communities and Organizations (ICOs), and community stakeholders near the project.

In 2022, Gold Candle sent introduction letters to Indigenous Communities and Organizations (ICOs). Public meetings were also hosted with McGarry and Larder Lake residents. The Company continues to communicate with the Ministry of Mines, the Regional Public Health Unit and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

In 2023, Gold Candle plans to continue its engagement activities with neighbouring communities and Indigenous communities and organizations by:

  • sharing information and challenges as the project continues to evolve;
  • receiving and discussing questions, comments, or concerns;
  • seeking to improve the exploration and rehabilitation activities;
  • hosting an open house;
  • maintaining a respectful and open dialogue.

The Company has been sharing information on its activities with municipal authorities in McGarry (Mayor and Council) and the provincial government since 2015.

Gold Candle has established a specific contact point to keep in touch with communities. You can reach us via email or by calling 705-998-4392. We will acknowledge the receipt of your email or voice message within three business days, and follow up as soon as possible, depending on the complexity of your request or question.

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Gold Candle’s surface rights are shaded in dark gray on the map.

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