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With nearly two billion years of geological history, Yukon boasts over 80 defined deposits of copper, lead, tungsten, zinc and silver. Northeastern Yukon is also home to one of the world’s largest iron ore deposits. In addition, several important occurrences of asbestos, barite, molybdenum, nickel, uranium and coal have been discovered. Emerald and diamond potentials also exist. And after all these years, Yukon still produces placer gold.
Yukon has no government debt, no territorial sales tax and a highly competitive taxation regime. Comprehensive support is available through a wide range of programs including:
Yukon Mining Incentives Program – designed to promote and enhance mineral prospecting, exploration and development activities by providing a portion of the risk capital required to locate and explore mineral deposits.
Fuel Tax Exemption – for off –road commercial purposes.
The Yukon Geological Survey is committed to the development of a modern geoscience database of mineral deposits in the Yukon Territory. Yukon Geological Survey staff carry out regional bedrock mapping projects, mineral deposit studies, mineral assessments and geochemical, geophysical and environmental studies. An extensive list of publications, including mineral deposit maps and both territorial and federal mining reports, is available through the Yukon Geological Survey website at www.geology.gov.yk.ca.
Yukon is a transportation corridor between Alaska, southern Canada and the rest of North America. Over 4,700 kilometres of all weather roads link Yukon communities with Alberta, B.C. and Alaska. Our year-round highway system can accommodate loads up to 77,000 kg. Our proximity to Asia presents enormous opportunities for Yukon businesses and industry, and you can be part of this.
The Yukon’s construction industry has a long history of working for natural resource companies. Our companies have completed many projects in the Canadian north involving difficult terrain, including areas with permafrost, mountains and thick forests. The development of new standards for foundations, walls and ventilation systems has Yukon companies leading the way in northern construction expertise.
Yukon is a great place to live, to work, and to invest - presenting a positive investment climate with a wide range of programs and incentives. We also have a responsible government, a strong economy, a skilled labour force and a strategic location with access to international export markets. Not to mention, we have a quality of life that is second to none. Learn more.
Minto Explorations Ltd. Tapping Yukon's Mineral Wealth. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
