Is the Yukon, Canada a good place for mineral exploration and development?
Yes. The Yukon has a positive climate for investment and development. The current government was recently re-elected for the next 5 years. Canadian and international mining executives rank the Yukon in the top third of Canadian jurisdictions in which to do business according to third-party assessments (The Fraser Institute). With a long history in mining, the Yukon’s private sector and labor force are geared to serving the mining exploration industry. Land claim agreements recognize the aboriginal rights, titles and interests of Yukon First Nations to their traditional lands and resources. The settlement of Yukon First Nation land claims is the most advanced in Canada. The First Nations land claim in the region around the Lone Star property have been settled and completed. The Department of Energy, Mines and Resources provides support for the mining industry, including a constructive regulatory framework, transportation and energy infrastructure, various mining incentive programs and m
