Since the publication of the last industry report, Yukon has undergone significant change: mineral prices have increased dramatically, with a corresponding boom in economic activity, mineral exploration, mine development, housing prices and employment. In contrast with the hard-rock sector, however, the placer industry has only just begun to share in these prosperous times - fuel prices have remained high and major regulatory changes have occurred.
We hope that the research and information that the Yukon Geological Survey provides to the placer industry will encourage exploration and development of new placer mines in upcoming years.