Department of Energy, Mines and Resources

We lead efforts to address environmental issues at Yukon’s abandoned mines. This includes managing ongoing site operations (known as care and maintenance) and developing and implementing long-term remediation plans for the protection of human health and the environment.

Learn how we manage Type II abandoned mines.

Email: yukonabandonedmines@yukon.ca
Phone number: 867-393-7098 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0409, ext. 3098

We communicate the programs and activities of Energy, Mines and Resources to the public.

Email: emr@yukon.ca
Phone number: 1-867-667-3123 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 3123
Fax number: 867-393-7421

We provide field services and expertise for clients of the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources. Activities range from inspections, to issuing timber and firewood permits to emergency response.

Find a Compliance Monitoring and Inspections office.

Email: cmi-inquiries@yukon.ca
Phone number: 1-867-667-3137 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 3137

We develop Yukon energy policy and provide Yukoners with energy programs, expertise and assistance.

See all our Good Energy rebates.
Learn how to become an independent power producer.

Email: energy@yukon.ca
Phone number: 867-393-7063 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 7063
Fax number: 867-393-7061

We provide information and research help related to Yukon’s natural resources, environment and history.

Learn about visiting the Energy, Mines and Resources Library.

Email: emrlibrary@yukon.ca
Phone number: 867-667-3111 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 3111
Fax number: 867-456-3888

The Forest Management Branch oversees the development and management of Yukon's forest resources. This includes issuing permits and licensing; developing timber harvest plans; and carrying out planning and research on forest resources and health.

See forestry topics.

Email: forestry@yukon.ca
Phone number: 867-456-3999 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 3999

We are responsible for regulating the exploration and responsible development of Yukon’s oil and gas resources. We issue oil and gas rights, administer royalty revenues and licences, and regulate industry activities.

See oil and gas topics.

Email: petroleum@yukon.ca
Phone number: 867-667-5026 or toll free in Yukon: 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5026

We are responsible for the sale, lease and licensing of public land and permitting its temporary use.

See land topics.

Email: land.disposition@yukon.ca
Phone number: 867-667-5215 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5215
Fax number: 867-393-6340

We collaborate with First Nations, Yukon communities and other government agencies to manage land use in a sustainable and orderly way. We also work with First Nations, Yukon communities and interested parties on regional land use planning.

See land planning topics.

Email: land.planning@yukon.ca
Phone number: 867-667-3515 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 3515
Fax number: 867-393-6340

We are responsible for the disposition and administration of mineral resources within Yukon.

See mining-related pages.

• Administering placer and quartz mineral claims
• Mining land use approvals
• Major mine licensing
• Mining maps and data
• Incentive programs

Email: mining@yukon.ca
Phone number: 867-633-7952 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 7952
Fax number: 867-456-3899

We develop solutions with First Nations and industry that enable the responsible management of Yukon's resources.

Learn about the Mining Memorandum of Understanding.
Learn about the Yukon resource gateway project.

Email: strategicalliances@yukon.ca
Phone number: 867-456-3896 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 3896
Fax number: 867-393-6262

We provide objective geological information to:

• Government of Yukon;
• Yukon First Nations; and
• the public.

Our information adds to Yukon’s geoscience knowledge base. The information supports geoscience-related policy and investment decisions in the territory.

See geology topics.

Email: geology@yukon.ca
Phone number: 867-667-8508 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 2808
Fax number: 867-667-3198

View the Energy, Mines and Resources organizational structure.

Phone number: 867-667-3097