Energy, Mines, and Resources

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Recommended North Yukon Land Use Plan
The North Yukon Planning Commission has submitted a Recommended Regional North Yukon Land Use Plan to the Yukon government and Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation for review. The plan can be picked up from the North Yukon Planning Commission office at 201-307 Jarvis Street, Whitehorse or downloaded from the North Yukon Planning Commision website.

The plan is currently undergoing review by the Yukon government and Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation.

Quartz Mining Act - Royalty Provisions Review
The Yukon government has begun the Phase Two review of the Quartz Mining Act  578 KB (QMA) which will look at proposed changes to the royalty provisions in the Act. Find out how you can participate...

The Department of Energy, Mines and Resources strives for a healthy and sustainable resource sector, developed and managed in partnership with Yukoners as a key contributor to a prosperous and competitive Yukon economy.

 

News Releases:

Yukon Government Renews Funding for Yukon Placer Secretariat
March 17, 2008

Yukon Government Supports Mining Exploration with Grassroots Funding
March 18, 2008

Premier Promotes Yukon Oil and Gas at Arctic Gas Symposium
March 05, 2008

Yukon Mining Industry Will See More Activity and More Investment in 2008
January 31, 2008

Oil and Gas Rights Awarded in Peel Plateau
December 17, 2007

Yukon Government Announces Fall 2007 Oil and Gas Call For Bids
November 13, 2007

Mining Awards Announced for Outstanding Reclamation
November 27, 2007

The 35th Annual Geoscience Forum and Mineral Exploration Trade Show
November 23, 2007

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