Matachewan Consolidated mine

[5] The mine is within the district of Timiskaming[6] and is close to the Montreal River and 23 miles northeast of Elk Lake.

[1] Equipment on site included two boilers, a 3-drill compressor and a hoist, servicing a 168 and a 37 feet deep shaft.

[1] Nothing significant occurred at the mines from 1924 until January 1934 when the price of gold started to rise.

[7] On October 17, 1990 after water levels in the Otisse Lake rose, the mine's tailings dam failed.

[10][9] Drinking water between Elk Lake and Lachford was declared unfit for human consumption.