Whitehorse Daily Star: Mining strategy sets out major ramifications
It calls for rewriting both the Quartz Mining Act and the Yukon Placer Mining Act. The strategy recommends a much greater role in oversight of the industry by Yukon First Nations, and greater procurement opportunities for First Nations. It recommends greater opportunities for First Nations to gain equity in mining projects. It suggests an overhaul of the collection resource revenue royalties. The strategy recommends the promotion of mining in the territory be transferred from the Department of ...
Source: whitehorsestar.com