Yukon’s mineral industry promoted on global stage

Yukon’s mineral industry potential and investment opportunities were showcased at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual conference in Toronto this week. Premier Sandy Silver and Energy, Mines and Resources and Economic Development Minister Ranj Pillai joined a delegation of Yukon government officials and industry leaders to promote the territory as a top-tier, investment-ready jurisdiction with significant mineral potential at what is considered the largest event of its kind worldwide.

Premier Silver and Minister Pillai touted Yukon’s competitive advantages as part of Invest Canada North, a new strategic initiative to raise the investment profile of Canada’s North on the global stage and advance Yukon’s mineral industry.

Minister Pillai also spoke at the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan (CMMP) event where he officially endorsed the first part of CMMP Action Plan. The CMMP outlines national priorities for supporting a competitive, sustainable and responsible minerals and metals industry, and envisions Canada as the world’s leading mining nation.

During the conference, Minister Pillai announced a new agreement with the Ross River Dena Council for key upgrades of the North Canol Road and the Campbell Highway. The agreement is the third under the Yukon Resource Gateway Project that will see more than $360 million to improve critical transportation infrastructure in Yukon to enable mineral industry development.

Yukon’s leading mining companies and industry associations attended and participated in presentations, panel discussions and networking events to promote our jurisdiction and advance Yukon’s mineral industry. There were additional opportunities through meetings, presentations and informal conversations to highlight and showcase the territory’s geological potential.