Yukon

Fraser Institute ranks Finland and Sweden top mining destinations

Meanwhile try avoiding Indonesia, Vietnam, Venezuela, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kyrgyzstan, Zimbabwe, Bolivia, Guatemala, Philippines, and Greece, says Canada's leading public policy think-tank.

Ross River Dena Council vs. Government of Yukon: Will this end mineral staking as we know it in BC?

New ruling means staking will not be possible in any form until the government consults with First Nations

Klondike Gold jumps after positive grab samples

The Vancouver-based explorer highlighted "nugget grab samples of 179 g/t Au with 78 g/t Ag" sending its shares 7% higher.

Golden Predator up 21% after downing Brewery Creek

Golden Predators secures $35 million to buy and develop the past producing heap leach gold mining operation in the Yukon.

Victoria Gold mine could hike Yukon power rates, says report

An environmental screening report says adding Victoria Gold's proposed mine near Mayo to Yukon's power grid could raise Yukoners' power rates by as much as 20%.

Comstock samples 3.31 g/t gold over 95 m at VG zone on QV project

Samples include 3.31 g/t gold over 95 meters.

ATAC Resources gets a 9.38% lift after announcing 42.93 m intersects showing 18.44 g/t gold

ATAC Resources (CVE:ATC) was up 9.38% to $2.80 after announcing drill results at its Rackla Gold project in the Yukon showing gold intersects of 42.93 m of 18.44 g/t.

Harper pushes for regulatory regime certainty, and rides ATV

Mine reviews need clearly defined timelines, timelier reviews, reduced regulatory burdens and less duplication during assessment, said Prime Minister Stephen Harper during a tour of the Minto Mine in the Yukon on Tuesday.

Ryan Gold Corp.: 2012 exploration and drilling plans for the Yukon Territory

Ryan Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:RYG) ("Ryan Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its exploration plans for the 2012 exploration season in the Yukon Territory.

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.