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Yukon First Nation Opposes Mining Claims on Traditional Territory

The Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation in Yukon is opposing all new mining claims on its traditional territory during a regional land-use planning process with the Yukon government, citing a past mining disaster and its own new mining policy; the government is aware but a consensus on handling interim cla...

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Yukon Gold Mine Spill: Catastrophic Failure Highlights Systemic Risks in Heap-Leach Mining

A catastrophic failure at Yukon's Eagle Gold Mine in June 2024 released approximately two million tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore, contaminating local waterways; this event, along with a similar incident in Turkey, is considered one of the worst failures in the 45-year history of heap-leach mining and ...

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Yukon to Hold Plebiscite on Ranked-Ballot Voting

Yukon Territory will hold a non-binding plebiscite on electoral reform during this year's territorial election, potentially adopting a ranked-ballot system; the outcome will depend on voter participation and the next government's stance.

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Northern B.C. and Yukon EV Charging Corridor Completed

The installation of fast EV chargers along Highways 37 and the Alaska Highway in northern British Columbia and Yukon Territory, spearheaded by First Nations communities and government partnerships, has dramatically improved long-distance electric vehicle travel, solving previous range anxiety issues...

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