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Yukon-wide class 1 notification proposed for 2020
December 23, 2019
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations with Final Agreements have reached an agreement to require notification of Class 1 mineral exploration activities across Yukon.
Government to extend expiry date for Peel region withdrawals
December 12, 2019
Moratorium on mineral staking in the Peel region is extended until April 2020.
Three new electric vehicle fast-charging stations available in Yukon
November 25, 2019
The Government of Yukon has installed the territory’s first electric vehicle fast-charging stations.
Leckie Awards recognize excellence in mining practices
November 19, 2019
The winners of the 2019 Robert E. Leckie Awards were announced at the 47th Annual Geoscience Forum & Trade Show banquet.
Government responds to Wolverine mine security report
November 14, 2019
Government of Yukon responds to findings about how the security amount for Wolverine mine was set.
Sarah Ouellette is Yukon’s 2019 Farmer of the Year
November 4, 2019
Meet Yukon’s 2019 Farmer of the Year.
Engagement begins on Yukon’s Mineral Development Strategy
September 19, 2019
An independent panel has been to develop a draft mineral development strategy for Yukon. Find out how to participate in the panel’s engagement process.
Peel Watershed Regional Land Use Plan finalized
August 22, 2019
Historic agreement with Yukon First Nations covers 67,431 square kilometre Peel watershed region in Northeastern Yukon.
Yukon priorities discussed at Canada’s Ministers of Agriculture annual conference
July 19, 2019
Minister Ranj Pillai represents Yukon at national meetings of Canadian Agriculture Ministers in Quebec City.
Court petition filed to appoint receiver for Yukon Zinc
July 18, 2019
Government of Yukon files a petition in the Supreme Court of Yukon to have a receiver appointed to act for Yukon Zinc Corporation.