Mining
Vision: That mining in the Yukon occurs only in places where such activities are ecologically and culturally acceptable. Where mining occurs, it will be based on need for the metal, on sound economics, and it will be done in a way that ensures that perpetual treatment is not necessary. Abandoned mine sites will be cleaned up. Implementation of the Yukon's new placer mining regulatory regime will include effective monitoring and adaptive management to ensure it lives up to its potential to protect fish and fish habitat.
YCS Mining Goals:
- To participate in the implementation of the Yukon's new Placer Regime, to ensure effective monitoring and adaptive management.
- To ensure that new mines in the Yukon do not have toxic environmental impacts and minimize impacts from other issues like access and social issues.
- To support First Nations and communities faced with mining developments in their efforts to protect the environment, traditional uses, and their communities.
- To replace the Yukon's Free Entry system for mining exploration with a system that protects First Nations rights, sensitive environments, and other economic interests.
Recent YCS papers and letters on mining issues
YCS press release on the proposed exploration in Tombstone Park - July 14th, 2010
YCS second set of comments on the proposed exploration in Tombstone Park - July 09th, 2010
YCS comments on proposed mineral exploration in Tombstone Park - June 24th, 2010
YCS comments on proposed access road to Rau proporty north-east of Keno - June 03, 2010
YCS comments on proposed exploration in the Ruby Range - March 30 2010
YCS comments on proposed Mactung tungsten Mine - December 7th, 2009
- Article on potential negative health impacts of tungsten (submitted with above letter re Mactung mine)
YCS comments on proposed Yukon Quartz Mining Act Royalty Regulations - June 23rd, 2009
YCS letter-to-editor urging a Yukon Uranium Moratorium - June 9th, 2009
