Klondike Gold Corp. Aug. 22 reported the start of a third phase of drilling at its Klondike district gold project in the Yukon.

The company also said it has added a second rig with the goal of drilling 40 holes in 30 days during an accelerated program at this 527-square-kilometer Klondike property just southeast of Dawson City.

This program will start with 40 holes along the Lone Star target/...