Energy, Mines, and Resources

The Minerals Resources branch regulates exploration and mining activity and encourages its development.

New on Our Site:

  • Newsletter - From the Trenches, Volume 1, Summer 2008  1.6 MB
  • Quartz Mining Act Amendments: Overview of Comments Received, 2008  53 KB
    The compiled comments received on the Quartz Mining Act amendments are being provided to advise interested parties of all input received during the discussions and consultations on the claims administration amendments and royalty amendments between January to May 31, 2008.  Thanks to all who participated and provided comment on the proposed amendments.
  • Miners Lien Act Amendments - Consultation
    The Miners Lien Act is legislation that provides the opportunity for contractors and suppliers to lien mine and mineral assets in situations where they have provided a good or service and have not been paid for the goods or services they had provided.
  • Yukon Advanced Exploration Projects June 2008   520 KB
  • Yukon Minerals Advisory Board (YMAB) Annual Report 2006/07
    This report provides key recommendations for 2008, commentary and analysis for 2006/07, and an update of recommendations made by the Board from 2005. It also includes an overview of the mining industry as well as topics related to access and infrastructure, sustainability, investments and legislation.

Conferences and Events:

MINING 101  64 KB

Back by popular demand, Mining 101 is for those who would like to gain a better understanding of the mining and exploration industry in Yukon.

When: November 21-22, 2008

Where: Gold Rush Inn, Whitehorse

Cost: Free, but must pre-register

Contact: nicholle.ingalls@yukonminetraining.com

tel: 867.633.6433 fax: 867.633.2605

Suite 120-205 Black St. Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2M8