Chandalar nears startup

Goldrich Mining Co. March 9 said Goldrich NyacAU Placer, a joint venture between Goldrich and NyacAU LLC will begin mining activities at the 23,000-acre Chandalar gold project later in the month.

Work will begin with the resumption of stripping the overburden from gold-rich gravels.

Goldrich reported that an initial pit has already been opened and a 1,800-foot haul road between the pit and the pro...