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Placer (Gold) Mining in YukonInformation on geology, land staked and available for staking, how to obtain approvals, modern and historic placer mining and more. General Information Contact the Yukon Mining Recorder for assistance and information on ground open for staking, claim maps, mineral titles, assessment work, permitting and licensing of proposed exploration and mining developments. Contact the Yukon Geological Survey for maps, scientific and technical information on the geology and mineral deposits of the territory, and to apply for grassroots prospector funding. General InformationThe term “placer” is a Spanish word, meaning “a place where gold can be recovered from gravel.” As this suggests, placer mining is the technique of recovering gold from gravel. Placer deposits occur in several areas in the Yukon, though historically, most of the mining has taken place near Dawson City. This area is particularly favourable for placer deposits because it is in the unglaciated part of the Yukon.
LegislationPlacer mining in the Yukon is regulated by the Yukon government and key public institutions, including the Yukon Water Board.
GuidelinesGuidelines on practices, standards, policies and procedures for placer mining.
Environmental Assessment and PermittingPlacer activities are assessed under the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESAA). Assessments are conducted by the arms-length Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) or one of its six Designated Offices located throughout the Yukon. The Yukon government is decision maker and responsible for regulating and enforcing permits and licenses.
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Last Updated 22-06-2006