Exploration has uncovered over 80 mineral deposits with resources, some of which are of world-class stature. In addition, 2,600 mineral occurrences are found in Yukon on mining claims that cover only 3.6 percent of Yukon land. This is very rich land indeed! Yukon has only just begun to tap its natural resources. It is poised to become a major player in the industry.
Exploration activities are taking place all over Yukon on a variety of deposits. Numerous companies are making exciting finds on their properties and a number of projects are poised for further development in the coming years.
Learn more about exploration activities and mineral finds in Yukon by browsing through the links below.
Mineral Exploration
Mineral exploration in Yukon has a long history of discoveries starting with the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898. The latest discoveries to spur rushes include the Finlayson Lake massive sulphide District in 1993 and the White Gold District in 2009. Historically the exploration season in the north has been short, approximately three months. Modern exploration has extended the season but do the math and you realize that the amount of time explorationists have spent on the ground in Yukon is short. More time and more exploration will undoubtedly result in more discoveries.
Yukon MINFILE: A database of mineral occurrences
Learn more about Yukon mineral occurrences. MINFILE records ownership, geological information, work history, resource information and more.
MINFILE online
