Yukon

It's this bad because it's a bottom: Eric Coffin

Eric Coffin, editor and publisher of the Hard Rock Analyst newsletter, has never heard so much negativity from investors. "Everybody thinks the world is coming to an end," he tells The Gold Report. As a contrarian, all the doom and gloom tells him the market is about to pull out of its tailspin. In this exclusive interview, Coffin talks about the hard-hit juniors in the Yukon and why it's an area play he still believes in.

Kaminak discovers new gold zones as Yukon drilling campaign begins

There was good news for Kaminak at the drillbit as it cut gold mineralization in new gold zones in the Yukon.

Yukon watershed the size of New Brunswick becomes a flashpoint between environmentalists and miners

The Toronto Star profiles Peel River in the Yukon, a growing sources of contention between miners and environrmentalists

Premier Gold Mines purchases Nevada property for US$48 million

Premier Gold Mines (TSX:PG) has taken the Cove Gold Project off the hands of Victoria Gold Corp. (TSX-V:VIT) for US$28 million in cash and stock and another $20 million in future gold production.

Copper North announces design changes at Carmacks Copper Mine

VANCOUVER, March 1, 2012 /CNW/ – Copper North Mining Corp. ("Copper North" or the "Company") (TSX.V: COL) announces changes to the plans for development and closure of the Carmacks Copper Mine ("Carmacks")

Goldstrike corporate update

Goldstrike Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:GSR)(FRANKFURT:KCG1)is pleased to announce that Terrence (Terry) King has been appointed President of the Company, and will hereafter sit as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Company. Mr. King is a principal of the Vancouver law firm Holmes & King, and has a background in corporate finance and securities.

Alexco aims to up silver production

Alexco Resource Corp. plans to open two additional mines in the Yukon's Keno Hill district by the end of 2012.

The Yukon gold rush simplified: A guide for investors, Part One

This is the first of a series of short articles aimed at the lay person or investor wanting to understand the present-day gold rush in the Yukon.

Rockhaven Resources Ltd. Announces Significant Expansion of the Klaza Zone Gold-Silver Discovery

Rockhaven Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:RK) ("Rockhaven") is pleased to announce the final 2011 diamond drill results from the Klaza zone gold-silver discovery at its wholly-owned, road accessible Klaza property located in the Dawson Gold Belt of southern Yukon.

Alexco Silver Production Increases 21% to More Than 600,000 Ounces in Fourth Quarter 2011

Alexco Resource Corp.CA:AXR +2.22% AXU +3.15% today reports record silver production of 608,093 ounces during the fourth quarter of calendar 2011 from the Bellekeno mine in the Keno Hill Silver District, Yukon.

Silver Predator hits high-grade silver in Yukon

A couple of intercepts border on bonanza grade for Silver Predator in drilling results from the Plata project.

New Pacific Metals Reports Additional Drill Results at Past Producing Mt. Skukum Gold Deposit at Tagish Lake Project, and Re-Appoints Officers

New Pacific Metals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:NUX) (the "Company") is pleased to announce assay results for the remaining holes drilled in 2011 at the Lake Zone of the Mt. Skukum gold deposit at its Tagish Lake Gold Project in Yukon Territory, Canada (the "Project"). It should be noted that in regards of the Company's stated resources, the bulk of the Project's resources are at the Skukum Creek deposit (which is a separate deposit from Mt. Skukum).

Golden Predator continues to expand North Slope Zone at its Brewery Creek Project, Yukon

Golden Predator Corp.(TSX:GPD.TO – News) (the "Company") is pleased to announce further results of 19 Core and RC drill holes from the North Slope Zone at its flagship Brewery Creek Project.

Alexco Intersects Multiple Zones of Silver Mineralization to 22.2 Meters True Thickness With Narrower Intervals to 141 Ounces Per Ton Silver Over 1.0 Meters at Bermingham

Alexco Resource Corp. (TSX:AXR)(NYSE Amex:AXU) today announces interim results from its 2011 drilling program at the Bermingham property, located adjacent to the historical Hector Calumet mine within the Keno Hill Silver District in Canada's Yukon Territory. Previously-discovered zones of silver mineralization at Bermingham have been confirmed and expanded, with intercepts ranging up to 22.2 meters true width within a complex structural zone.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Dec. 8, 2011) – Alexco Resource Corp. (TSX:AXR)(NYSE Amex:AXU) today announces interim results from its 2011 drilling program at the Bermingham property, located adjacent to the historical Hector …

Mining with gas: Copper-gold mine in Yukon to be powered with LNG

A new open-pit copper-gold mine in Canada's Yukon Territory would be powered with natural gas. Releasing an update today on its Casino project, Western Copper and Gold Corp. (TSE:WRN) says the company has partnered with Yukon Energy Corp., the territory's energy utility, to evaluate strategies for supplying liquified natural gas (LNG) to the mine and the Yukon.

Northern Tiger identifies new gold exploration targets at 3Ace property, Yukon

Northern Tiger Resources Inc. ("Northern Tiger" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:NTR) is pleased to announce that all results have been received from the 2011 soil geochemistry survey at the 3Ace Property in the southeast Yukon.

Kaminak Intersects Multiple High-Grade Gold Zones in Deep Drilling at Latte and New Gold Zone Discovered at Connector (MRW)

Kaminak Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:KAM) today announced diamond drill results from the Latte (8 holes) and Connector (4 holes) zones, located on the Company's 150,000 acre Coffee Gold property, Yukon Territory.

Bonaparte Resources Inc. Intersects 3.35 g/t Gold Over 7.50 m in First 2011 Diamond Drill Hole at Hopper Property, Yukon

Bonaparte Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BON) ("Bonaparte") is pleased to announce assay results from the first of six diamond drill holes completed during the 2011 exploration program at the Hopper property, located in southwestern Yukon Territory, Canada.

Golden Predator expands North Slope Zone at its Brewery Creek Project, Yukon

Golden Predator Corp. (TSX:GPD) (the "Company") is pleased to announce further results of 19 RC drill holes from the North Slope Zone at its flagship Brewery Creek Project.

Kestrel Gold Inc. Announces Results from Geochemical Soil Surveys on Two of the King Solomon Dome Group of Properties, Yukon- Gold Run and Dominion.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Nov. 18, 2011) – Kestrel Gold Inc. ("Kestrel" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:KGC) is pleased to announce that soil geochemical results have been received and processed for the Gold Run and Dom…

Aben drills significant new discovery of 60m of 1.19 g/t gold on Justin project, Yukon

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Nov. 17, 2011) – Aben Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ABN) (FRANKFURT:E2L) (the "Company") is pleased to announce it has made a significant new gold discovery in the Yukon on its 100% owned, 11,268 ac…

Gold Royalties Corporation agrees to acquire Yukon Royalty interests for $13.8 million

CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – Nov. 9, 2011) – Gold Royalties Corporation is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding letter agreement with Strategic Metals Ltd. (TSX-V: SMD) ("Strategic"). Under the terms of the letter agreement, Gold Royalties Corporation will acquire Strategic's net smelter royalty interests (the "Royalty Interests") in the Kink 3 mineral claim and the Northern Dancer tungsten-molybdenum property for $13.8 million, less any royalties earned on the Royalty Interests up to the closing date for the sale.

"Having recently announced our expansion into Yukon with the acquisition of a royalty interest on the highly prospective Blende silver-zinc-lead deposit, Gold Royalties Corporation is very pleased to have reached this agreement with Strategic to add further high-quality Yukon mining royalties to our company. Combined with our existing royalty interests in Canada, we remain committed to the execution of our acquisition-focused business model and to our continued growth as an emerging royalty holder on mineral ore bodies in Canada," said Ryan Kalt, President of Gold Royalties Corporation.

Kaminak Announces Closing of $15 Million Bought Deal Private Placement

Kaminak Gold Corporation is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced bought deal private placement financing. The Company has issued 1,786,000 Class A common shares at a price of C$2.80 per Common Share and 2,985,000 Class A common shares which qualify as "flow-through" shares for purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) at a price of C$3.35 per Flow-Through Share for aggregate gross proceeds of C$15,000,550.

Selwyn Expands Scope of Feasibility Study

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Nov. 7, 2011) – Selwyn Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SWN) ("Selwyn") updates investors on the progress of the feasibility study for the Selwyn Project, a joint venture between Selwyn and Chihong Can…

Ancient Chinese coin found near Yukon gold dig

A centuries-old Chinese gold coin has been unearthed in the Yukon.

The Vancouver Sun reports that the coin, which dates back to the Qing Dynasty (1662 to 1722), was discovered by archeologists near the proposed Casino mine being developed by Western Copper and Gold Corp. (TSE:WRN).