Gold Fields secures environmental approval for Windfall gold project in Québec
GFI•Gold Fields secured environmental authorization on Oct. 30, 2026, for its Windfall gold project in Québec, enabling construction. The project is expected to produce approximately 300,000 ounces of gold annually once ramped up, subject to a final investment decision and board approval.
1. Approval and next steps
Gold Fields secured environmental authorization on Oct. 30, 2026, for its Windfall gold project in Québec, enabling construction. The company said a final investment decision will proceed subject to board approval; early construction work will begin shortly, alongside site remobilization and a return to underground activities paused since the exploration permit expired in August 2026. An updated construction schedule, development capital estimate, and mineral resources and reserves are expected by February 2027 with 2026 provisional results.
