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Hamilton Spectator
24-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Housing in Burwash Landing will be integral for attracting teachers: YAEP
The Yukon government is finalizing a 30-year land lease agreement with Kluane First Nation to allow for government staff housing for teachers in Burwash Landing. The housing, which will be owned and operated by YG on Kluane First Nation settlement land, will be a duplex with two 991-square-foot, fully accessible two bedroom units according to a July 14 press release. Construction of the duplex is expected to be complete this winter. The duplex is specifically for teachers at the new community school, Kêts'ádań Kų̀, which is currently being constructed in Burwash Landing. The Southern Tutchone name of the school can be translated into English as 'house of learning.' The school is set to be operated by the First Nation School Board according to a press release from September 2024. Jason Seaton, a spokesperson for Yukon Housing Corporation, told the News via email on July 18 that the government is paying the contractor $880,800. According to the release, the construction contract went to Jag Mechanical. Seaton said staff will pay rent to live in the housing, with utilities charged separately and the responsibility of the tenant. He said currently, a two-bedroom unit in Burwash Landing is $860 a month. He said rents are reviewed annually by Yukon Housing Corporation and could be adjusted. He said a variety of factors are at play as to how many staff members will be able to live in the duplex, although he noted that it's not uncommon for living spaces to be shared among staff living as roommates or a family to move in. Seaton said the government will 'continue advancing projects to best meet the needs of Yukoners and support communities.' He said the government is committed to ensuring there is accessible housing to attract and retain staff in communities. 'The highest need for staff housing for teachers is in Dawson,' Seaton wrote. 'At times, teachers turn down offers because they can't find housing.' He added there have also been requests for Watson Lake and Ross River. Communities send in staff housing requests to YG for review, said Seaton. If no units are available for qualifying staff, those staff members are put on a waitlist for when something becomes available. Ted Hupé, the president of Yukon Association of Education Professionals, said the housing will be 'absolutely integral' in attracting education staff. Hupé said housing is in high demand in every Yukon community, with nurses, teachers, RCMP and various government officials needing housing in communities. He said he's seen schools across the territory lose out on quality teaching candidates due to no guaranteed housing in their communities. 'This new housing in Burwash is going to make a big difference for future hiring. It's going to make it easier. There's going to be some certainty, which is going to make it so much more attractive, and that's what we need in every community,' Hupé said. He said this type of project needs to be replicated in every community in the Yukon. 'When it comes to housing in the communities, for the community citizens as well as teachers, if the government does not take concrete action, all the communities are going to suffer,' Hupé said. 'You get housing. You get more breadth of choice for selection of candidates, you get more activity in the schools. It's a cycle where housing is a major component,' Hupé said. Hupé said housing is also an issue in the larger centres in the Yukon, like Whitehorse, Dawson and Watson Lake. 'There aren't enough reasonably priced homes or units available for people to come up,' he said. Hupé said this is a problem, as most teachers coming to the territory are fresh out of school with little experience, and at the bottom of the pay scale. 'When you take into account all the deductions, cost of living, student loans, perhaps, car loans, cost of rent, it is hard for new people to get into the real estate market, and if rent's high, it's hard to attract people even into Whitehorse,' Hupé said. 'We've got to do better,' Hupé said, '…we're trying to invest into the next generation, and the housing is the thing that has to happen, here and now, to make an impact into the future.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
02-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Yukon Metals Identifies New Copper Zone and Mobilizes Second Drill Rig at AZ Property
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yukon Metals Corp. (CSE: YMC, FSE: E770, OTCQB: YMMCF) ('Yukon Metals' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce the identification of a newly defined copper target at its 100%-owned 13,110 hectare AZ Project, located approximately 6 kilometres west of the Alaska Highway and 36 kilometres south of Beaver Creek, Yukon. The Company has mobilized a second drill rig to test the newly identified zone, located approximately 4 kilometres southeast of current drilling, to help accelerate exploration across multiple high-priority targets within a large, underexplored hydrothermal system. Highlights: 'We are mobilizing a second rig at AZ as we scale up exploration across this large, underexplored hydrothermal system,' said Rory Quinn, President & CEO of Yukon Metals. 'This new target was defined through detailed fieldwork and aligns well with our evolving geological model at AZ. With two rigs now turning, we're in a strong position to test multiple high-priority zones in parallel. Each hole contributes critical insight as we work toward uncovering the full potential of this emerging copper system.' Figure 1 – Map showing Chair Mountain drilling location in relation to the new copper target and recently staked claims at AZ. The newly defined target is underlain by intrusive rocks exhibiting potassic alteration and visible chalcopyrite in veins and disseminations. The alteration zone extends over approximately 2 square kilometers, and field observations suggest it may represent a lateral or upper expression of a porphyry copper system. While classic stockwork veining is not exposed at surface, the geological characteristics and surface mineralization provide a strong technical basis for drill testing. The target lies within a drainage identified by regional geochemical datasets as having high copper porphyry potential (Mackie et. al., 2016), comparable to those associated with known porphyry deposits in the Yukon. Yukon-based and Local First Nation Contractors Engaged Drill pad construction at the AZ Property was completed by Minconsult in partnership with Vision Quest Drilling, a Kluane First Nation citizen-owned company. Helicopter support is being provided by Yukon-based Capital Helicopters, with drilling services contracted to Platinum Drilling. Camp services are being delivered by Käganì, a Kluane First Nation citizen-owned enterprise, in partnership with long-standing Yukon-based exploration contractor Archer Cathro. Figure 2 –– AZ Sample K155053 from outcrop exposure of intensely altered diorite dyke with band of chalcopyrite and minor bornite and pyrite. Figure 3 –– Drill location for Drill Rig 2 first hole at AZ. About the AZ Project In September 2024, Yukon Metals conducted a helicopter-supported mapping and sampling program on its AZ property. A prominent zone of orange iron-stained and altered rocks was followed over 1.2 kilometres on the north and eastern flanks of Chair Mountain. Consistent copper mineralization was found along the prospected area. Of the sixty rock-chip samples taken, 18 samples showing significant copper content, assayed from 0.12-3.49%. Hematite alteration was also noted in the area. This can be associated with oxidized hydrothermal fluids, which are key drivers in forming major porphyry copper deposits. Rock-chip samples were collected in quartz veins within basalt and andesite volcanic rocks in both outcrop and float exposures near the ridge tops. This area is coincident with a major topographic lineament, mapped regionally as a NW trending fault zone, that extends a further kilometer down to Sanpete Creek (a past alluvial gold producer) and the property boundary to the southeast. The large gossan and mineralized veins provide evidence of a large hydrothermal system driving fluids through the faults and fractures on Chair Mountain. Strongly clay-altered biotite-quartz diorite dykes were mapped in the vicinity of mineralization and are interpreted to be part of the Nutzotin suite of intrusions. Qualified Person The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Helena Kuikka, VP Exploration for Yukon Metals and a Qualified Person (as defined by National Instrument 43-101). About Yukon Metals Corp. Yukon Metals is a well-financed exploration company with a property portfolio built on over 30 years of prospecting by the Berdahl family — the same team behind Snowline Gold's portfolio of primary gold assets. The Yukon Metals portfolio consists primarily of copper-gold and silver-lead-zinc assets, with a substantial gold and silver component. The Company is led by an experienced Management Team and Board of Directors with expertise across technical, financial, environmental, and social disciplines. Yukon Metals is committed to fostering sustainable growth and prosperity within Yukon's local communities, while also enhancing shareholder value. Our strategy is grounded in inclusiveness and shared prosperity, offering both community members and investors the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from our success. The Yukon The Yukon ranks 10th most prospective for mineral potential across global jurisdictions according to the Fraser Institute's 2023 Survey of Mining Companies and is host to a highly experienced and conscientious local workforce, fostered by a long culture of exploration coupled with deep respect for the land. Recent major discoveries with local roots such as Snowline Gold's Rogue Project - Valley Discovery, demonstrate the Yukon's potential to generate fresh district-scale mining opportunities. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF YUKON METALS CORP. 'Rory Quinn' Rory Quinn, President & CEO Email: roryquinn@ Phone: 604-366-4408 For additional information please contact: Kaeli Gattens Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications Yukon Metals Corp. Email: kaeligattens@ Website: CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This news release contains certain forward-looking information, including information about the metal association and geology of the prospect areas at the AZ project, including Chair Mountain, Nutzotin, Wrangell and California, the accuracy of the copper mineralization, the potential for economic grades of copper, silver and gold, Yukon's potential to generate fresh district-scale mining opportunities, and the Company's future plans and intentions. Wherever possible, words such as 'may', 'will', 'should', 'could', 'expect', 'plan', 'intend', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'estimate', 'predict' or 'potential' or the negative or other variations of these words, or similar words or phrases, have been used to identify the forward-looking information. These statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as at the date hereof. Forward-looking information involves significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking information. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Chair Mountain and other properties not being prospective copper-rich, gold-rich or silver-rich geological systems; rock samples analysed not being representative of overall mineralization; the required assumptions of completed helicopter-supported mapping and sampling programs; not having significant scale and a lack of economic grade minerals; the Yukon not having the potential to generate fresh district-scale mining opportunities; and other risks and uncertainties. See the section entitled 'Risk Factors' in the Company's listing statement dated May 30, 2024, available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at for additional risk factors. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with the forward-looking information. The forward-looking information is made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise the information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law. References MACKIE, R., ARNE, D. AND PENNIMPEDE, C., 2016. Weighted sums model for Porphyry Cu-Mo deposits levelled by geology. In: Enhanced interpretation of stream sediment geochemical data for NTS map sheet 115J and 115K. Yukon Geological Survey, Open File 2016-15, scale 1:250 000, sheet 6 of 13. Photos accompanying this announcement are available at :
CBC
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Yukon First Nations graduation turns 50
Social Sharing The parking lot of the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre in Whitehorse was full on Friday, and the building surrounded by well-dressed young people and their proud families. Despite the smoky conditions in the city, there was much to celebrate. Over 120 Yukon First Nations students celebrated their high school graduation this week, and participated in the 50th First Nations graduation ceremony on Friday. The graduates were from communities all across the territory, including the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Liard First Nation, Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation, Carcross/Tagish First Nation, Taku River Tlingit First Nation, and others. Graduates at the annual ceremony wear traditional regalia, unique to them and representative of their journeys. Family members often help make the regalia. Graduate Marielle Wenzell is Taku River Tlingit and credits her mother for her outfit as well as the special touch a cedar graduation cap by Michelle Williams brings. She felt proud ahead of the ceremony. Tyler Goodwin-Hall, from Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation, worked on his jacket with his Nona. It was a technical challenge, he said. Elisha Dulac from the Kluane First Nation, whose traditional name is Kama Dzea, wore regalia decorated with weasels and bison, animals she's harvested since childhood. Both her mother and grandmother helped design her regalia. She said on Friday that she was grateful for the small community she's from, and all the support which led her to graduation day. Speaking to CBC News at the ceremony, Council of Yukon First Nations Grand Chief Peter Johnston offered some advice to the graduates. He said showing up is key, as well doing your best, having clear intentions, and not being too hard on yourself.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Yukon Metals Begins Inaugural Drilling Program at High-Grade Copper Zone of AZ Property
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yukon Metals Corp. (CSE: YMC, FSE: E770, OTCQB: YMMCF) ('Yukon Metals' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce it has commenced the inaugural drilling program at its 11,755-hectare AZ Project, located 6 kilometers west of the Alaska Highway and 36 kilometres south of Beaver Creek, Yukon. The fully funded exploration program includes 2,000 metres of diamond drilling, along with extensive geological mapping and rock-chip sampling across several high-priority targets. (Figure 4). 2025 AZ Drilling Program: 2,000 metres of diamond drilling of extensive copper mineralization at Chair Mountain, with surface values up to 3.49% copper (Figures 1 and 5). Hole AZ25-001 contains malachite and azurite down to 22.4m (Figure 2). Follow-up on the Nutzotin skarn mineral occurrence, where historic trench samples returned up to 10.3% copper (AR # 095814) as well as testing of an intrusive-hosted chalcopyrite-bearing vein system (Figure 4). Yukon-based and local First Nation contractors engaged: drill pads constructed by Minconsult in partnership with Vision Quest Drilling, a Kluane First Nation citizen-owned company; helicopter support provided by Yukon-based Capital Helicopters; drilling services contracted to Platinum Drilling; camp services provided by Käganì, a Kluane First Nation citizen-owned enterprise in partnership with longstanding Yukon-based exploration contractor - Archer Cathro. 'We are encouraged by the presence of visible copper oxide minerals, including malachite and azurite (Figures 2 and 3), observed in the upper portion of the first hole at AZ,' said Rory Quinn, President & CEO of Yukon Metals. 'These visual indicators align well with our exploration model, and we look forward to receiving assay results to confirm the extent and grade of mineralization.'Figure 1 – First drill rig mobilized at the AZ Project. Photo taken June 6, 2 – Drill core from hole AZ25-001 at 22.4m containing malachite, azurite, and pyrite. Photo taken June 7, 3 – Drill core from hole AZ25-001 at 13.4m highlighting strongly oxidized core with abundant azurite mineralization. Photo taken June 7, 4 - Interpreted mineralization trend the focus of the 2025 field program at AZ highlighted along with 2024 prospected gossan area. Building on last season's successful prospecting at Chair Mountain, where rock chip samples returned up to 3.49% copper (see YMC news release issued January 15, 2025 here), the Company has identified a high-priority target area extending an additional 2.5 kilometers toward the Nutzotin mineral occurrence. Notably, hematite alteration (see YMC news release issued February 19, 2025 here) observed at surface and the presence of multiple copper occurrences along this corridor suggest the potential for a porphyry-style 5 - Sample K140202 grading 3.49% Cu at AZ Project. About the AZ Project In September 2024, Yukon Metals conducted a helicopter-supported mapping and sampling program on its AZ property. A prominent zone of orange iron-stained and altered rocks was followed over 1.2 kilometres on the north and eastern flanks of Chair Mountain. Consistent copper mineralization was found along the prospected area. Of the sixty rock-chip samples taken, 18 samples showing significant copper content, assayed from 0.12-3.49%. Hematite alteration was also noted in the area. This can be associated with oxidized hydrothermal fluids, which are key drivers in forming major porphyry copper deposits. Rock-chip samples were collected in quartz veins within basalt and andesite volcanic rocks in both outcrop and float exposures near the ridge tops. This area is coincident with a major topographic lineament, mapped regionally as a NW trending fault zone, that extends a further kilometer down to Sanpete Creek (a past alluvial gold producer) and the property boundary to the southeast. The large gossan and mineralized veins provide evidence of a large hydrothermal system driving fluids through the faults and fractures on Chair Mountain. Strongly clay-altered biotite-quartz diorite dykes were mapped in the vicinity of mineralization and are interpreted to be part of the Nutzotin suite of intrusions. Grant of Equity Incentive Awards Yukon Metals announces that it has granted a total of 2,594,000 options ("Equity Incentive Awards") to various employees, consultants, directors, and officers of the Company. The Equity Incentive Awards have been granted pursuant to the Company's Omnibus Incentive Plan and are subject to vesting provisions. The options have an exercise price of $0.53 per share and will expire five years from the date of grant. Qualified Person The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Helena Kuikka, VP Exploration for Yukon Metals and a Qualified Person (as defined by National Instrument 43-101). About Yukon Metals Corp. Yukon Metals is well financed and represents a property portfolio built on over 30 years of prospecting by the Berdahl family, the prospecting team behind Snowline Gold's portfolio of primary gold assets. The Yukon Metals portfolio consists primarily of copper-gold and silver-lead-zinc assets, with a substantial gold and silver component. The Company is led by an experienced Board of Directors and Management Team across technical and finance disciplines. Yukon Metals is focused on fostering sustainable growth and prosperity within Yukon's local communities, while simultaneously enhancing stakeholder value. Our strategy centers around inclusivity and shared prosperity, offering both community members and investors the chance to contribute to, and benefit from, our ventures The Yukon The Yukon ranks 10th most prospective for mineral potential across global jurisdictions according to the Fraser Institute's 2023 Survey of Mining Companies and is host to a highly experienced and conscientious local workforce, fostered by a long culture of exploration coupled with deep respect for the land. Recent major discoveries with local roots such as Snowline Gold's Rogue Project - Valley Discovery, demonstrate the Yukon's potential to generate fresh district-scale mining opportunities. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF YUKON METALS CORP. 'Rory Quinn' Rory Quinn, President & CEOEmail: roryquinn@ 604-366-4408 For additional information please contact: Kaeli GattensVice President, Investor Relations & CommunicationsYukon Metals kaeligattens@ CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This news release contains certain forward-looking information, including information about the metal association and geology of the prospect areas at the AZ project, including Chair Mountain, Nutzotin, Wrangell and California, the accuracy of the copper mineralization, the potential for economic grades of copper, silver and gold, Yukon's potential to generate fresh district-scale mining opportunities, and the Company's future plans and intentions. Wherever possible, words such as 'may', 'will', 'should', 'could', 'expect', 'plan', 'intend', 'anticipate', 'believe', 'estimate', 'predict' or 'potential' or the negative or other variations of these words, or similar words or phrases, have been used to identify the forward-looking information. These statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management as at the date hereof. Forward-looking information involves significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking information. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to Chair Mountain and other properties not being prospective copper-rich, gold-rich or silver-rich geological systems; rock samples analysed not being representative of overall mineralization; the required assumptions of completed helicopter-supported mapping and sampling programs; not having significant scale and a lack of economic grade minerals; the Yukon not having the potential to generate fresh district-scale mining opportunities; and other risks and uncertainties. See the section entitled 'Risk Factors' in the Company's listing statement dated May 30, 2024, available under the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at for additional risk factors. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information. Although the forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon what management believes to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure readers that actual results will be consistent with the forward-looking information. The forward-looking information is made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise the information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law. References Mitchell, A., (2012). Assessment report describing soil and rock geochemical sampling at the Nutz Property, Nutz 1-30 YD110353-YD110382, NTS 115/K02. Prepared for Strategic Metals Ltd. by Archer, Cathro & Associates (1981) Limited. Whitehorse Mining District, Yukon Territory. February 2012. AR # 095814 Photos accompanying this announcement are available at
