Coal

Several important occurrences of coal have been discovered in the Yukon.Coal is a local energy resource that has potential for supplying both local needs and export markets.

 

 

General
Legislation
Environmental Assessment and Permitting
Useful Links

 

General

• Overview of Coal in Yukon
• Commodity pamphlet on Yukon Coal (published by the Yukon Geological Survey)
• Exploration and mining companies active in Yukon

Legislation

Legislation and related acts and regulations on coal mining in the Yukon.

• Coal Regulation
• Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act
• Land Use Regulation
• Waters Act
• Water Regulation
• Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act and Regulations
• First Nations Final and Self-government Agreements

Environmental Asssessment and Permitting

Environmental assessment and permitting processes for coal exploration and development in the Yukon.

• Application Forms
• Projects under Development Assessment (YESAA)

Useful Links

Energy, Mines and Resources Energy Branch

 

Mining Menu