Veris Gold Corp. engages in the mining, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Canada and the United States. The company primarily explores for gold, silver, zinc, and copper properties. Its principal assets include the Jerritt Canyon gold mine located in Elko, Nevada; and the Ketza River property located in the Yukon Territory in Canada. The company was formerly known as Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp. and changed its name to Veris Gold Corp. in October 2012. Veris Gold Corp. was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.