News Releases Archives

WHITEHORSE—The Yukon government recently put permanent measures in place to protect two sensitive wildlife areas along the Stewart River, known as Devil’s Elbow and Big Island.

WHITEHORSE—Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Patrick Rouble would like to acknowledge the receipt of the Final Recommended Peel Watershed Regional Land Use Plan from the Peel Watershed Planning Commission.

WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon has submitted a formal response seeking modifications to the Recommended Peel Watershed Regional Land Use Plan.

WHITEHORSE—The successes and opportunities in Yukon’s minerals industry are forefront at the annual Mineral Exploration Roundup Conference in Vancouver, January 24 to 27.

WHITEHORSE – The Government of Yukon will initiate the process to implement a one-year extension to the withdrawal from mineral staking in the Peel Watershed Region in order to provide certainty during the remaining steps in the region’s land use planning process.

WHITEHORSE – The winners of the Robert E. Leckie Award were announced yesterday evening at the 38th annual Geoscience Forum banquet.

WHITEHORSE – Achievements in Yukon’s thriving minerals sector are being highlighted at the 38th annual Geoscience Forum and Mining Trade Show November 21 to 24 at the High Country Inn.

Yukon will be represented at various international mining events in China from November 10 to 19 by Economic Development Minister Jim Kenyon.

WHITEHORSE – Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Patrick Rouble congratulates Alexco Resource Corporation (Alexco) on the commencement of commercial operations and concentrate production at Yukon’s newest operating hard rock mine.

WHITEHORSE – A new website offering information and statistics about Yukon communities is now available at www.sewp.gov.yk.ca.

WHITEHORSE – Yukon’s investment opportunities and mineral potential will be shared with the world’s mineral industry at the 2010 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual conference from March 7 to 10 in Toronto.

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.