Energy, Mines, and Resources
Minerals
Robert E. Leckie Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship
The Award
This award was created in 1999 as a tribute to Robert E. Leckie, a mining inspector from Mayo, who passed away November 1999.
Robert was an innovator who promoted planned reclamation, research, and cooperation that benefited both government and industry.
The award is presented to worthy recipients for exceptional reclamation and restoration efforts.
It is presented annually at the Yukon Geoscience Forum 
to a quartz and placer exploration/mining operation.
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2011 Award Winners
Placer Mining: Mr. Robert Young
Robert and Carola Young placer mine at Moose Creek in the Fortymile area. They consistently operate above and beyond what is expected in the steep valley. Mr. Young has stabilized the access road on and o_ his property, increasing safety and decreasing sediment loads to water and eliminating fords. He has created a stable creek channel built to very high standards that is aesthetically pleasing. Previous disturbances from other operators were also reclaimed. Congratulations to Robert Young for his exemplary practices!
Quartz Mining: Yukon Zinc Corp.
Yukon Zinc is the 2011 Leckie Award winner for leadership in applying innovative practices and technologies that will greatly benefit all in the exploration and mining field. The company is testing passive and biochemical water treatment systems at the Wolverine mine site. Waste is recycled for heat production, reducing diesel consumption, thereby diminishing the environmental footprint. A sewage treatment plant has been installed which is more cost efective and has a lower impact on the environment than conventional septic systems; this technology could have a broad application throughout the Yukon. The company has excelled in social responsibility through supporting traditional ceremonies, training initiatives, and recreation and cultural exchange events. Congratulations to Yukon Zinc!
Leckie Award – Contact Us:
Judy St. Amand
Mineral Resources Branch
Energy, Mines and Resources
#400-211 Main Street (Shopper's Plaza)
Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2C6
Phone: 867.456.3961
Email: leckieaward@gov.yk.ca
