Whitehorse, Yukon – A busy Fall season, record metals prices, renewed interest in domestic critical minerals and the conclusion of the recent territorial general election have set the stage for an exciting 53rd edition of the Yukon Annual Geoscience Forum & Trade Show, presented by the Yukon Chamber of Mines.
On Saturday, November 15, this annual event, which brings together hundreds of exploration, mining and service and supply professionals with representatives from all orders of government, will kick off with Geoscience Family Day at the Canada Games Centre. Over a dozen local companies will provide free, family-friendly activities and information to help Yukoners better understand responsible exploration and mining in a hands-on, engaging way.
The official program begins on Sunday, November 16 at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre with Invest Yukon Day and continues through to and including Wednesday, November 19 featuring Geology and Sustainability talks and numerous networking events. Program highlights include keynote addresses from Canadian Mining Hall of Fame inductee Pierre Lassonde and Macdonald-Laurier Institute Senior Fellow Heather Exner-Pirot, fireside chats with Selkirk First Nation and Selkirk Copper Mines Inc. and Yukon Premier-designate Currie Dixon, as well as a panel titled “Capital Flows and Market Outlook,’ featuring some of the most recognizable names in Canadian mining.
For the second time, built on last year’s success, the Yukon Chamber of Mines will present an Open House for the general public on Tuesday, November 18 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. This opportunity titled Mining in the Yukon: What Does It Look Like in Our Changing World? features an update from the Yukon Government on the Eagle Gold Mine and two panels; including one composed of local business owners sharing their perspectives about how the industry contributes to their economic sustainability. No registration is required for this open house and all Yukoners are welcomed and encouraged to attend.
“With a new territorial government, this is an extremely pivotal time for our industry and its ability to operate responsibly and continue to contribute to Yukoners’ social and economic reality,” said Yukon Chamber of Mines Executive Director Jonas Smith. “We look forward to working with the new premier and his government moving forward so that our industry, which is our territory’s largest private sector contributor and employer, has certainty and a clear path forward to succeed.”
To date, well over 600 delegates have registered and over 50 companies will be exhibiting during the event’s four-day Trade Show.
“This year’s record participation reflects how invested our industry leaders are in the territory, in our world-class geology and in what we can offer here in terms of Yukoners’ skills and expertise,” added Smith. “On behalf of the Yukon Chamber of Mines volunteer board of directors, I extend my sincere appreciation to our sponsors and to everyone who has come together to make, what I know will be a very meaningful event, possible.”
To learn more about the 53rd Annual Yukon Geoscience Forum & Trade Show, visit yukonminers.ca/geoscience