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.
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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.
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