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Whitehorse – The Government of Yukon has issued an immediate one-year interim withdrawal from mineral staking for all lands in the Peel Watershed Region in order to provide certainty during the ongoing regional land use planning process.

Whitehorse – Yukon’s metals potential is taking the spotlight at the annual Mineral Exploration Roundup.

WHITEHORSE – Three mining companies operating in Yukon have been honoured with the Robert E. Leckie Award for their outstanding reclamation work in 2009.

WHITEHORSE – Opportunities in Yukon’s mineral sector will be highlighted at the 37th annual Geoscience Forum and Mining Trade Show being held November 22 to 25 in Whitehorse. Hosted by the Yukon Chamber of Mines with support from the Yukon government, the event showcases Yukon’s mineral industry and provides updates on Yukon’s geological research.

WHITEHORSE – Yukon has signed a letter of intent to develop a sister-province relationship with Shaanxi province in China.

WHITEHORSE – Economic Development Minister Jim Kenyon and a Yukon contingent are attending the annual China Mining Congress and Expo in Tianjin, China, October 20 to 22.

WHITEHORSE – Investment in exploration of Yukon’s mineral resources will likely exceed government projections this year, Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Archie Lang announced today.

WHITEHORSE – Economic Development Minister Jim Kenyon and Deputy Minister Dr. Harvey Brooks will be travelling in China from August 31 to September 8 to promote Yukon economic opportunities and attend a key international summit.

WHITEHORSE – The Government of Yukon is pleased to report that the enhanced Yukon Mining Incentives Program (YMIP) is fully subscribed.

WHITEHORSE – Economic Development Minister Jim Kenyon is pleased to announce the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Amendment with South Korea’s key government-owned resources company, Korean Resources Corporation (KORES). The MOU is a commitment to the ongoing relationship between Yukon and South Korea.

WHITEHORSE – A major mining initiative in the southeast Yukon recently moved one step closer to starting production.

WHITEHORSE – Yukon government is expanding its 2009-10 investment attraction efforts into the Japanese market.

WHITEHORSE – Changes to Yukon’s Mineral Claims administration that streamline and modernize how mining claims are administered will come into effect April 1, 2009.

WHITEHORSE – A one-year $1.1-million increase to the Yukon Mining Incentive Program (YMIP) was announced today by Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Brad Cathers, bringing the total annual support for this program to $1.8 million.

WHITEHORSE, YUKON (February 6, 2009) – A committee of senior officials from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, the Government of Yukon, Selkirk First Nation and Ross River Dena Council has reached a consensus on a closure plan for the Faro Mine Complex.

WHITEHORSE – Premier Dennis Fentie and Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Brad Cathers will represent Yukon at the 36th annual Mineral Exploration Roundup in Vancouver.