Study raises concerns over Yukon mining approvals in Kaska territory

Study raises concerns over Yukon mining approvals in Kaska territory

A new study from Carleton University says the Yukon’s mining approval processes could have dire consequences for caribou on unceded Kaska territory, and is urging the territory and its environmental board to change how projects are assessed. The report, which reviewed 90 mining exploration projects and two mines on Kaska territory between 2006 and 2024, found the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) recommended approva…