Island Gold District (IGD) to Host Community Open House in Dubreuilville and Wawa

Island Gold District (IGD) to Host Community Open House in Dubreuilville and Wawa

Engagement sessions planned for May 12th and 13th, 2026 to provide updates about IGD
operations including:

• IGD Expansion Plans
• Water Usage
• Aerodrome Development
• Exploration Activities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Matt Larrett, matt.larrett@alamosgold.com, 705 465 6827

WHAT:
Alamos Gold’s Island Gold District (IGD) will host Community Open House meetings in
Dubreuilville and Wawa. The format will be information stations staffed by IGD representatives
who will be available for direct, one-on-one conversation with community members.

WHEN & WHERE:
May 12, 2026. 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Dubreuilville, Ontario. Townhall Banquet Room
May 13, 2026. 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Wawa Ontario. Legion Banquet Room

WHY:
IGD has identified a need for greater engagement and transparency through direct dialogue with the Dubreuilville and Wawa communities regarding recent and planned activities. The Open
House format is designed to allow community members to engage at their own pace and ask
questions in a comfortable, conversational setting.

TOPICS:
Informational stations will cover:
• IGD Expansion Plans – High-level overview of future plans
• Water Usage – Current status, monitoring programs, and community concerns
• Airfield – Background, purpose, and current operational status
• Exploration – Scope, scale, and clarification of common questions

About Island Gold District:
The Island Gold District, operated by Alamos Gold Inc., is located east of Dubreuilville in Northern Ontario. The District includes the Island Gold underground mine and the Magino open pit mine and is one of the largest gold mining operations in Canada. IGD is committed to operating responsibly and maintaining open, respectful relationships with the communities in which it operates.

Contact Us

Municipal Office 
40 Broadway Ave,
Wawa Ontario,
P0S 1K0 


Phone: 705-856-2244 
Fax: 705-856-2120
Email: info@wawa.cc

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