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January 30, 2013 20:03 ET | Source: Government of Yukon

Premier Continues to Build Yukon-Alaska Relations

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 30, 2013) - Premier Darrell Pasloski and Alaska Governor Sean Parnell met to discuss projects that could enhance Yukon's long-term energy...
January 30, 2013 17:05 ET | Source: Government of Yukon

Yukon Government Gives Mining Exploration Program a Boost

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwire - Jan. 30, 2013) - The Yukon government is encouraging mineral exploration by increasing funding to the Yukon Mining Incentive Program. Minister of Energy,...
January 30, 2013 16:50 ET | Source: Government of Yukon

Yukon Government Authorizes Two New Mining Operations

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwire - Jan. 30, 2013) - The Yukon government has authorized Alexco Keno Hill Mining Corporation (Alexco) to bring the Lucky Queen and Onek mining properties,...
January 30, 2013 14:15 ET | Source: Government of Yukon

Three Yukon Geologists Receive Prospecting and Mineral Exploration Award

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Jan. 30, 2013) - The Yukon government congratulates geologists Rob Carne, Bill Wengzynowski and Doug Eaton for winning the H.H. "Spud" Huestis Award...
January 19, 2013 12:40 ET | Source: Department of Justice Canada

Victims of Crime in Yukon Benefit from Government of Canada Funding

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwire - Jan. 19, 2013) - Today, the Government of Canada announced it has allocated more than $600,000 in program funding to help victims of crime in Yukon. The...
November 26, 2012 12:54 ET | Source: MiningWatch Canada

Keno Residents Want Out: Say Alexco's Mining Activities Are Compromising Tourism, Causing Health Fears, Threatening Water Supply and Lowering Quality of Life

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwire - Nov. 26, 2012) - Today in the Yukon Legislature, opposition member Jim Trudger will submit a petition from residents of Keno City asking for assistance...
October 23, 2012 06:00 ET | Source: Metals Creek Resources Corp.

Metals Creek Reports Strong Gold in Soil Anomaly From Its Matson Creek Claims in the White Gold District, Yukon

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 23, 2012) - Metals Creek Resources Corp. (the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE:MEK) is pleased to announce geochemical analysis results from a recently...
August 16, 2012 04:00 ET | Source: Candente Copper Corp.

Candente Copper Appoints CFO

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Aug. 16, 2012) - Candente Copper Corp. (TSX:DNT)(PINKSHEETS:CCOXF)(BVL:DNT) ("Candente Copper") is very pleased to announce the appointment of...
August 15, 2012 18:30 ET | Source: Government of Canada;Government of Yukon

Governments of Canada and Yukon Invest in Affordable Housing in Whitehorse

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwire - Aug. 15, 2012) - The Governments of Canada and Yukon, along with community partners, gathered today to announce funding for Options for Independence, for...
August 14, 2012 15:05 ET | Source: Government of Canada;Government of Yukon

Media Advisory: Governments of Canada and Yukon Celebrate New Affordable Housing for Seniors

WHITEHORSE, YUKON--(Marketwire - Aug. 14, 2012) - Ryan Leef, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development...