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Government of Yukon provides update on heap leach failure at Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine
November 4, 2024 The Government of Yukon continues to provide updates to Yukoners regarding progress on the remediation work and environmental monitoring at the Eagle Gold Mine. We are now in a situation where remediation work on site is progressing in a timely fashion, an independent review is underway, Victoria Gold employees and former employees […]
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Wildfire Hub shifts to new off-season layout showcasing FireSmart sites
November 4, 2024 The Wildfire Hub has a new look for the winter months. The Hub, found at https://wildfires.service.yukon.ca, has been redesigned to provide seasonally relevant information about FireSmart treatment sites and summarize the previous year’s fire season. On the new winter Wildfire Hub, Yukoners can see a summary of the fire season to understand […]
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Canada brings international leadership ambition on nature and biodiversity to COP16 in Cali, Colombia
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada November 4, 2024 Canada is known for its rich biodiversity and extraordinary natural beauty and takes pride in playing a leadership role in global nature recovery. At the conclusion of the 16th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, Canada continued to actively work with international partners toward […]
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Statement from Minister Clarke on a ‘pitch-perfect’ 2024 camping season
October 30, 2024 Minister of Environment Nils Clarke has issued the following statement: “The Yukon is home to some of the country’s most beautiful campgrounds and parks that provide world-class camping and recreation experiences to many Yukoners and visitors each year. “This past summer, the Yukon’s 2024 camping season was a great success, with locals […]
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Times of ‘Wild West’ in mining are over: Agnico Eagle – Nunatsiaq
Oct 28, 2024 People remain suspicious of resource extraction even though more regulations are in place, says company director Many Nunavummiut have misconceptions about mining, says Pujjuut Kusugak. Kusugak is the director of Nunavut affairs for Agnico Eagle, which operates multiple gold mines in Nunavut. “People still remember how mines used to operate — Wild […]
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Government of Yukon provides update on heap leach failure at Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold Mine
The Government of Yukon continues to provide updates to Yukoners regarding progress on the remediation work and environmental monitoring at the Eagle Gold heap leach failure. Support for former employees The court-appointed Receiver and the team at Victoria Gold are in the process of returning employee personal items and gear that remained on-site. Information for […]
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Statement from Minister Mostyn on fire and flood season
October 23, 2024 Minister of Community Services Richard Mostyn issued the following statement: “As fire and flood season winds down for another year, I’m pleased to update Yukoners on the important work of our emergency responders and staff whose dedication, preparations and quick actions continue to keep our communities safe. “Our priority is always to […]
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Government of Yukon advancing conservation efforts under the Canada-Yukon Nature Agreement
October 23, 2024 Through the Canada-Yukon Nature Agreement, the Government of Yukon is advancing efforts to protect and conserve the Yukon’s natural landscapes while supporting Indigenous leadership in conservation, protecting species at risk and monitoring cumulative effects on the environment. The Yukon’s total protected area has increased to 21.1 per cent under the Canada-Yukon Nature […]
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New Conservation and Action Plan released for Aishihik bison population
October 22, 2024 The Government of Yukon has released a new Conservation and Action Plan for the Aishihik bison population. The new collaborative plan articulates a longer-term vision and recommendations for conservation and management of the Aishihik bison population. The plan promotes: ensuring the population remains healthy and viable; fostering further cultural connection to bison; […]
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The Government of Yukon provides update on October 18 on the Eagle gold mine
The Government of Yukon provides an update to Yukoners regarding the progress of the remediation work and environmental monitoring at the Eagle Gold heap leach failure. On site, the berm is now 30 per cent complete. The pit pond extension is now complete adding 70,000 m3 of water storage bringing the total to 216,000 m3 […]
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