Blue Lagoon Resources Nears Production Start at Dome Mountain Gold Project with Key Team Appointments

Blue Lagoon Resources Inc. is approaching the final commissioning phase of its Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor water treatment system at the Dome Mountain Gold Project, representing the last requirement before initiating blasting operations. The company anticipates the MBBR system will be fully operational within the next 7 to 10 days, at which point the water treatment plant will be completely commissioned and blasting activities can commence immediately. Underground preparation work has started this week to ensure operational readiness, including establishing emergency egress exit points, bolt testing, re-establishing ventilation systems, clearing magazine storage units, moving waste piles, and cleaning underground sumps. Drilling at the rollover to establish the first exposed ore face is also progressing as part of the preparatory activities.

The company has reinforced its operational team with two strategic appointments to support the transition to production. Michael Kendall joins as Underground Mine Supervisor, bringing more than thirty years of hands-on underground mining experience from prominent Canadian operations including Eskay Creek, Rice Lake, and Red Chris. His expertise in mine planning, development, and production management, combined with his safety leadership as a recognized Mine Rescue Captain, will be crucial as Dome Mountain advances toward steady-state production. Dr. Francis Salifu has been appointed as Environmental Manager, contributing over 15 years of mining-sector environmental management experience. With a PhD in Environmental Science and specialization in ML/ARD mitigation, water quality modeling, and biochemical reactor systems, Dr. Salifu previously worked with Conuma Resources, PwC, and the Alberta Energy Regulator, where he enhanced site compliance by more than 60%. His capabilities in stakeholder engagement with regulators and Indigenous communities highlight Blue Lagoon's dedication to environmental compliance and responsible mining practices.

President and CEO Rana Vig stressed that assembling the appropriate team is essential as the company prepares for mining operations and near-term cash flow. These appointments strengthen Blue Lagoon's commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and efficient execution at Dome Mountain. The company operates within a premier mining jurisdiction in British Columbia and obtained a full mining permit in February 2025, one of only nine such permits issued in the province since 2015. Additional information is available at https://www.newmediawire.com.