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Michael McClelland, CEO, BMC Minerals

BMC Minerals welcomes you to the 2026 Yukon Night at AME Roundup, an esteemed industry gathering that celebrates the strength, resilience, and innovation of the Yukon’s exploration and mining community. As a long-standing member of the Yukon Chamber of Mines, we are honoured to once again serve as Patron Sponsor for this important event.

Yukon Night offers a meaningful opportunity for us to come together, reflect on our shared achievements, and recognize the Yukon Chamber of Mines for their continued leadership. Their advocacy, commitment to responsible development, and dedication to ensuring the Yukon remains a competitive and attractive jurisdiction for mineral exploration and mining are essential to the vitality of our sector.

Operating in today’s global environment means navigating complex, interconnected, and rapidly evolving challenges. Within these challenges also lies significant opportunities. Market outlooks continue to position minerals as one of the strongest segments of the resource economy. The Yukon is poised to play a major role in the global transition to a green, low-carbon future, supported by its expanding suite of emerging minerals. With substantial deposits of critical and strategic minerals; essential for renewable energy technologies, electrification, and modern infrastructure, and with upward price trends driven by accelerating global demand, the territory is well positioned to contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable world. Combined with exceptional geological potential, these natural advantages give the Yukon the ability to lead in responsible resource development.

Mining remains a cornerstone of economic growth. It powers industries, supports communities, and provides the materials that underpin modern society. Our industry demands a deep commitment – to the highest environmental and social standards, to innovation and stewardship, and to best practices that ensure mineral development contributes positively to climate solutions while safeguarding the land and ecosystems that define the Yukon. Equally important is our dedication to building meaningful, respectful, and lasting partnerships with First Nations and local communities. Collaboration and shared decision-making are essential to creating projects that deliver broad, lasting benefits for Yukoners, Canadians, and global communities that rely on responsibly sourced minerals.

With a recently appointed Yukon Premier and government elected by voters seeking a new path, and a clear focus on delivering meaningful change; comes a strong mandate for modernization, economic growth, and renewed collaboration across the territory. This opens the door to strengthening partnerships among industry, First Nations, communities, and government, enabling us to work together on shared priorities and shape a more competitive, resilient, and thriving Yukon.

Our industry is well-placed to support growth and prosperity while helping to secure a brighter future for all Yukoners by reinforcing the territory’s role in the global critical-minerals landscape.

This event allows us to exchange knowledge, explore innovation, and engage in thoughtful dialogue about the future of mining. The conversations to be had, from technological advancements and operational efficiency to environmental leadership and workforce safety; all will strengthen our businesses and help build a more cohesive, resilient, and responsible industry.

On behalf of BMC Minerals, thank you for being part of Yukon Night and for the vital contributions and continued dedication you bring to our sector. We wish you a successful, insightful, and productive AME Roundup.