Spectrum Rare Earths Ltd. said July 30 that the active wildfires near Redding in northern California have not damaged the infrastructure of the Washington gold property there, but the site remains under a mandatory evacuation order from the state's fire department.

Access to the site is restricted. All personnel are accounted for and safe.

The company in May secured an option with a view to acquiring the past-producing project. It has requested an extension to the 90-day exclusive option period as a result of the fire.