The advocacy work, which represents the interests of the Yukon mineral exploration, development and mining industry, is developed with input from mining industry volunteer experts, Yukon Chamber of Mines board members, and Yukon Chamber of Mines staff to:

• Clearly describe the views and interests of the Chamber’s members to the public and all orders of government (Federal, First Nation, Territorial and Municipal).
• Serve as a guide and leader for the Yukon Chamber of Mines’ members, committees and staff in developing and communicating policy for our industry.

• To drive the agenda through public education to support the shift towards the green economy with the need for mineral exploration, development and mining industry with an aim to develop a modern economy.
• To engage with and provide critical expertise to all levels of government when it comes to proposed government policy and policy decisions which affect the Yukon mineral exploration, development and mining industry.
• To become the credible, trusted voice of the mineral exploration, development and mining industry advocating for socially and environmentally responsible economic development.

The 2023 YCM Board of Directors chose to maintain the 2018 Strategic Plan as a guiding document and continue to invest in three of the previous six priority areas, of the organization and for the industry including:

• Communications, Public Awareness and Education
• Land Access and Regulatory Affairs
• Special Projects and Partnerships with other Industry NGO’s and First Nations Dev. Corps.

By embracing a flexible, inclusive and progressive approach, the Yukon Chamber of Mines will accomplish its mission by focussing on six (6) key policy areas:

1. First Nations Relations and Engagement
2. Land Access and Regulatory Affairs
3. Communications, Public Awareness and Education
4.  Infrastructure and Human Resources
5.  Finance and Taxation, Royalties and Securities
6. Special Projects and Partnerships