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Yukon gold is getting a lot of attention these days—and we’re not talking potatoes. Shawn Ryan’s White Gold discovery in 2003 has spurred a flurry of exploration activity that has presented extremely encouraging drill results. Copper, lead,...
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Revolutionizing prospecting and exploration in Yukon
Yukon prospector Shawn Ryan, who discovered the White Gold District, has developed revolutionary exploration methods that reduce costs from $500,000 over two field seasons to $100,000 in 2.5 weeks. The new approach combines eBee drones, DC resistivity surveys, Geoprobe drilling, and XRF analysis for environmentally-friendly gold exploration.
Yukon Chamber of Mines celebrates 70 years
The Yukon Chamber of Mines is celebrating its 70th anniversary, having grown from 12 members in 1943 to over 400 members today. The organization has evolved from a job placement service to a policy advocacy body that advises government on mining regulations and permitting processes.
Draft recommendations on implementing mandatory reporting standards released
The Revenue Resource Transparency Working Group released draft recommendations on June 14, 2013, for implementing mandatory reporting standards for Canadian mining companies. The collaborative effort between industry groups and civil society aims to create transparency in mining company payments to governments, with public consultation extended until September 2013.
Yukon College celebrates 50 years
Yukon College celebrates its 50th anniversary while highlighting the success of its Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining (CNIM), established in 2012. The centre's first Introduction to Mining Operations program achieved remarkable success with 11 of 12 graduates finding employment, demonstrating strong industry demand for locally-trained mining professionals.
New trades trailer will help train Yukon residents
The Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining has secured $1.8 million in funding from Yukon Education and CanNor to deploy a first-of-its-kind mobile trades trailer across Yukon. The 53-foot trailer will provide apprenticeship training in welding, electrical, millwright and piping trades in remote communities, starting with a pre-employment welding program in Dawson City in January 2014.
Wolverine Mine achieves full design capacity
Yukon Zinc Corp.'s Wolverine Mine in southeastern Yukon has achieved its full design capacity of 1,700 tonnes per day in Q1 2013, marking a major operational milestone. The high-grade zinc-silver-copper-lead-gold mine processed a record 60,904 tonnes in March 2013 and employs over 365 staff. This represents a significant achievement for the Canadian-based, Chinese-owned mining operation.
Bardusan Placers is a leader in environmental stewardship
Bardusan Placers Ltd. received the 2012 Robert E. Leckie Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship in Placer Mining from the Yukon Government. The family-operated placer gold mine north of Mayo has been in continuous production since 1958 and has evolved its practices over 30 years to reduce water use, lower energy costs, and meet environmental standards.
Yukon Zinc receives a second Robert E. Leckie Award
Yukon Zinc Corporation won its second consecutive Robert E. Leckie Award for responsible mining practices at the 40th Annual Geoscience Forum. The company's Wolverine zinc-silver mine reached commercial production at 1,020 tonnes per day (60% of designed capacity) in March 2012 and is ramping up to over 80% capacity by year-end. The company plans to reach full production in early 2013 while focusing on water treatment innovations and First Nations employment programs.
Yukon and Alaska: a significant collaboration
Yukon College and University of Alaska signed a memorandum of agreement to collaborate on industrial and mine training through the new Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining. The partnership will share expertise, curriculum and faculty to address an anticipated shortage of 2,500 mining workers in the North over the next decade.
Could this be a new gold district?
Aben Resources' Justin property in southeastern Yukon is showing strong gold potential with recent drilling returning 1.49 g/t gold over 46.4 metres at the POW Zone. University of British Columbia geologists believe the discovery could represent a new gold district, with mineralization showing similarities to major deposits like Fort Knox in Alaska.
Alexco transforms the Keno Hill Silver District with environmental technologies
Alexco Resource Corporation's executives received the prestigious E.A. Scholz Award for successfully reopening the Bellekeno Mine and reviving Yukon's Keno Hill Silver District through innovative environmental management strategies. The Bellekeno Mine produced 2.02 million ounces of silver in 2011 and is currently Canada's only primary silver mine. Alexco is targeting 100 million ounces of silver resources and seven million ounces of annual production within the next decade while managing $50-60 million in environmental liabilities.
BCGold Corp.
BCGold Corp. is advancing the historical Engineer Mine Property in northwestern B.C. toward near-term small-scale production, planning to produce 1,500-3,000 ounces of gold from a bulk sample this year. The company owns 75% of the high-grade gold property with an option to earn 100% interest by January, having invested $4 million in exploration and development since 2006.
Even better the second time around
Alexco Resource Corporation successfully redeveloped the historic Keno Hill Silver District in Yukon, putting the Bellekeno mine back into production in 2011 as Canada's only primary-producing silver mine. The company combines mining operations with environmental remediation services and plans to identify 100 million ounces of silver and produce over 7 million ounces annually within a decade.
Yukon rush
Bill Sheriff, chairman of Predator Mining Group, highlighted unprecedented opportunities in Yukon gold exploration and announced the formation of the Yukon Gold Mining Alliance (YGMA) to provide credibility standards for legitimate mining companies. Two member companies, Golden Predator and Redtail Metals Corp., are positioned with significant deposits including Golden Predator's three advanced projects and Redtail's Marg deposit which will be fast-tracked to production.
The Yukon’s most important joint venture
Profile of prospector Shawn Ryan and his business partner wife Cathy Wood, who discovered White Gold, the Yukon's biggest find since the Klondike Gold Rush. Ryan launched Ryan Gold Corp. to advance his innovative soil sampling program across approximately 35,000 claims representing 20% of active claims in the territory.
Where the action is
Profile of Mike Burke, head of mineral services for the Yukon Geological Survey, highlighting his role in recent discoveries including Shawn Ryan's White Gold strike that assayed 59 grams per tonne gold. Burke credits Yukon's devolution and mining-friendly administration for the territory's current exploration boom.
Wake up and smell the java
Kaminak Gold Corp. reported exceptional drill results from its Coffee Property, with four consecutive successful holes including 17 g/t gold over 15m at Supremo Zone. The company has identified 11 gold zones with 90% of the property still unexplored, driving share price from $0.70 to $3.38.
Positioned to be a player
William Sheriff, CEO of Golden Predator Corp., is positioning his company as a leader in Yukon exploration with six active drilling projects including Gold Dome, Clear Creek, and Brewery Creek. Sheriff compares the Yukon to Nevada during its gold boom and expects projects to rank themselves after this year's drilling program.