CanNor’s investment of $1.9 million over two years will contribute to improved geoscience information in Yukon and will foster growth in the territory’s resource development sector.
The projects will be managed by the Yukon Geological Survey (YGS). With contributions from other partners, this investment of nearly $2.7 million in Yukon geoscience projects will grow the amount of publically available information on Yukon’s geologic resources.
CanNor funding: $1.9 million
Yukon Government funding: $226,000
Other (Universities, Colleges, Government departments (including In-Kind): $570,000
Total: $2,696,000.00
- Geophysics Projects
New regional geophysical data will be collected to support resource exploration in areas with poor bedrock exposure. This data will also enhance the value of existing datasets by generating new geologic models and interpretations that can be followed up by Yukon prospectors and exploration companies.
- Geochemical Surveys
YGS has been systematically upgrading regional geochemical data from stream sediments, to ensure greater precision and accuracy, and to include more elements. With this new funding, YGS will complete the upgrade of the territory’s dataset, which has been a valuable tool for mineral exploration.
- Surficial and Glacial Studies
Studies will be undertaken to increase knowledge of Yukon’s aggregate resources which support highway maintenance and new community infrastructure. Ice flow histories and glacial till compositions across the territory will also be studied and will aid prospecting and archeological studies.
- Data Mining and Targeted Studies
YSG has been working to make better use of existing historical mining information, including creating web-enabled data. This project will focus on archived placer files, ensuring the data is made publicly available. In addition, targeted geoscience research will be undertaken aimed at reducing mineral exploration risk, including understanding the distribution of gold in the region southeast of Dawson City.
Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED)
Investment in this project is made possible through CanNor's Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) program, which focuses on long-term economic growth, economic diversification and capacity-building across the North. SINED is one of several economic development programs within CanNor.
CanNor works to help develop a diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy across Canada’s three territories, and delivers on its northern mandate through funding programs, the Northern Projects Management Office and by undertaking policy and research.
