LegislationThe following legislation and regulation guide resource development in the Yukon. Resource 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 territory. They provide recommendations to the Yukon government, who is the decision maker and responsible for regulating and enforcing permits and licenses.
Placer Mining (Gold) Placer (Gold) Mining LegislationLegislation for placer mining in the Yukon, as well as guidelines on legislation, regulations and permitting.
Hard Rock (Quartz) LegislationLegislation on hard rock (quartz) mining in the Yukon, as well as guidelines on legislation, regulations and permitting.
Coal Mining LegislationLegislation and related acts and regulations on coal mining in the Yukon.
Dredging LegislationLegislation and regulations that apply to dredging in the Yukon.
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