Spotlight on Investing in Yukon’s Mining Sector

Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining, Yukon University

Isaac Fage

President and Co-Founder

GroundTruth Exploration

Jani Djokic

CEO

Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation

Part of The Investment Attraction Series presented by

Published on February 26, 2021

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FDI in Yukon’s Mining Sector Scott Donaldson Director & CEO BMC Minerals
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Yukon’s Path to Inclusive Resource Development Shelagh Rowles Executive Director Centre for Northern Innovation in Mining, Yukon University
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The Yukon Mining Sector’s Innovation Ecosystem Isaac Fage President and Co-Founder GroundTruth Exploration
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First Nation Investment into the Yukon’s Mining Sector Jani Djokic CEO Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Development Corporation
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By speaking with four mining industry experts, TheFutureEconomy.ca uncovered why Yukon is a favorable destination for international investments in the mining industry.

Takeaways

Investors are increasingly looking for projects that have environmental, social and governance outcomes, which cannot be achieved without the meaningful engagement of First Nations governments, communities, peoples and businesses in Yukon.
Yukon’s government is highly supportive of the mining industry and is willing and able to support mining projects from international investors.
Locally based innovations are key to Yukon’s growth in mining, and there are significant discoveries being made through grassroots exploration.
Foreign investors to Yukon benefit from political stability, stable laws with First Nations communities—who are vital to the mining industry—and good connectivity.

Takeaways

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