Energy, Mines and Resources

Minerals

Yukon road closures

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

Yukon Minerals Advisory Board (YMAB) 2012 Annual Report


Spring 2013 From the Trenches newsletter


Government extends relief from assessment in Peel Watershed region

The Government of Yukon has extended the relief from assessment order affecting all claims in the Peel Watershed planning region until February 4, 2014. No work on claims or payment in lieu will be required to keep affected quartz mineral claims in good standing.

Visit the interim sub-surface withdrawal page for more information >>>


Overcoming Northern Challenges

Whitehorse, Yukon
September 9 - 12, 2013

A conference on mining reclamation, remediation and related topics, particularly in northern or severe locations co-hosted by the Northern Latitudes Mining Reclamation Workshop & Canadian Land Reclamation Association.

Visit the conference website >>>


Recreational Gold Panning - A Visitor's Guide   1.5 MB