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Government of Yukon participates in national discussion on responsible mineral development
Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Ted Laking met Tuesday with federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for mines at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Conference.
Government of Yukon provides update on Victoria Gold Corporation receivership
The Government of Yukon provides an update on the Victoria Gold Corporation receivership.
Northern mining and energy ministers meet to strengthen collaboration on development of critical minerals
Ministers responsible for mining in Canada's three territories met on March 1, 2026, at a Pan-Northern Ministers’ Meeting prior at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada conference.
The Yukon takes decisive action to make mining more predictable
The Government of Yukon announces changes to strengthen the territory’s competitiveness as a mining jurisdiction.
Government of Yukon makes progress on identifying new areas for firewood
The Government of Yukon is increasing wood supply planning. Four new timber harvest projects are now available to commercial harvesters and another four are currently undergoing environmental and socio-economic assessment.
Government of Yukon announces new Forest Sector Fund to support harvesters and wood supply
The Government of Yukon announces a new Forest Sector Fund to support commercial timber harvesters and help ensure a reliable supply of firewood and wood products.
Government of Yukon announces initiatives to strengthen the Yukon’s mining sector
The Government of Yukon announces initiatives to strengthen the Yukon’s mining sector.
New Government of Yukon advances grid stability and preliminary work on Winter Reliable Energy Plan
The new Government of Yukon is taking decisive action to protect the integrity of the Yukon’s electricity grid. Pause on intakes of micro-generation renewables extended.
Eagle Gold Mine receivership credit agreement extended to April 1, 2026
The receivership of the Eagle Gold Mine has been extended to April 2026.
The Government of Yukon announces recipients of the 2025 Robert E. Leckie Awards
Recipients of the 2025 Robert E. Leckie Awards were announced yesterday evening at the 53rd annual Geoscience Forum & Trade Show banquet.
Date modified: 2026-05-27