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Regulations & Permits

Placer Mining

Information about placer claims, staking, leases, exploration, and mitigation measures can be found using the links below.

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Quartz Mining

Use the links below to find information about quartz claims, staking, leases, exploration, mine licensing and reclamation and closure.

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Coal & Dredging Regulations

To learn more about coal mining, dredging and quarrying in Yukon use the links below.

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Recent Updates

Amendments to the Quartz Mining Act and the Miners Lien Act have been passed that give new certainty to the Yukon's mineral sector. These amendments have streamlined and modernized the legislation.

Seven specific sections of claim administration within the Quartz Mining Act have been changed to better facilitate the day-to-day administration of Yukon’s mineral industry.

Read more

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Who to Contact

Dawson Mining Recorder
Phone: (867) 993-5343
Fax: (867) 993-6747
Email: dawsonmining@gov.yk.ca
Mayo Mining Recorder
Phone: (867) 996-2256
Fax: (867) 996-2617
Email: mayomining@gov.yk.ca
Watson Lake Mining Recorder
Phone: (867) 536-7366
Fax: (867) 536-7842
Email: watsonmining@gov.yk.ca
Whitehorse Mining Recorder
Phone: (867) 667-3190
Fax: (867) 667-5150
Email: whitehorsemining@gov.yk.ca