Energy, Mines, and Resources
Minerals
The Minerals Resources branch regulates exploration and mining activity and encourages its development.
New on Our Site:
Quartz Mining Royalty Regulation Consultation
The Department of Energy, Mines and Resources' Mineral Resources Branch is conducting a public review of the proposed royalty regulation for the Quartz Mining Act.
Newsletter - From the Trenches, vol 3, Summer 2009
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Quartz Mining Act - Unofficial Consolidation 371 KB
Guidelines for Claim Staking - These new guidelines are in effect as of April 1, 2009 2.4 MB
Before you set out to stake your own Yukon mineral claim, read these instructions. This brochure provides you with an overview of how to stake a claim and what requirements you must follow. Yukon government Mining Recorders are available to answer any questions you might have and their contact information is available on the back of this publication.
About the Mineral Resources Branch 1.3 MB
This publication summarizes the various roles and responsibilties of the Mineral Resources branch.
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