Quebec gives Gold Fields the green light to build the Windfall gold mine

The Windfall project is in the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James region, east of Lebel-sur-Quévillon. Quebec issued the authorization certificate needed to start construction.

Planned output

300,000 ounces of gold a year from 2029

The mine is to produce 300,000 ounces of gold a year from 2029, over 10 years.

Gold Fields signed an impacts and benefits agreement with the Waswanipi community in June. It expects to announce its final investment decision by February 2027.