Energy, Mines, and Resources

Hard Rock (Quartz) Mining

 Quartz Mining Act - Claims Administration survey  27 KB

The results of the Quartz Mining Act Claims Administration survey and additional comments are now online.

There were over 33 respondents to the survey. Prospectors, exploration and mining companies, First Nations, environmental groups and the general public responded with completed questionnaires and some with extended comments.

Many thanks to those who took the time to complete the survey, your comments will help guide the Minerals Branch Team as they make final recommendations regarding amendments to the Act.

The pages on the right hand menu provide an overview of the general processes and regulatory requirements for mineral development on public lands. Mineral exploration and mining in the Territory are regulated by the Yukon government and key public institutions. This section identifies the roles of the key authorizing agencies and bodies and the relevant legislation for mineral activities, as well as the standards, policies and procedures used to guide decision-making in the Yukon.  

Note: District Mining Recorder Offices (Mining Lands Offices), are key locations for obtaining more information about the activities described on these pages. These offices are staffed with Mining Lands Officers and Mining Recorders. For clarity, the term Mining Recorder Office or Mining Lands Officers is used to refer to all.

General Information:

Yukon hosts significant deposits of copper, lead, tungsten, zinc and silver as well as one of the world’s largest iron ore deposits. There are also significant hard rock and placer gold deposits and important occurrences of asbestos, barite, and coal.

Legislation

The Quartz Mining Act and Quartz Mining Land Use Regulation guide hard rock exploration and mining in the Yukon. Activity is is regulated by the Yukon government.

Guidelines

Environmental Assessment and Permitting

Disclaimer:

The information and services provided in this electronic guide are provided as a free public service. The information may contain spelling mistakes, errors or omissions. Do not rely on it as a precise representation of actual legislation or regulations. In particular, the Yukon Government does not guarantee the quality, accuracy, completeness or timeliness of any of the information provided. Users should verify all information in the actual legislation and regulations referred to in this guide before acting on it.