25 years of partnerships
Forging partnerships that build communities, opportunities and a sustainable mining industry.
In 1896, Tagish First Nation woman Kate Carmack (Shaw Tláa), alongside Skookum Jim Mason, Dawson Charlie, George Carmack, and Robert Henderson, discovered placer gold in Yukon’s Klondike. Kate is often credited with the find that sparked the Klondike Gold Rush, bringing thousands to Dawson City, where they met the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in—the original stewards of the land—who played a vital role in early trade and community building.
Today, Yukon First Nations are key partners in developing a responsible, high-tech mineral sector. Yukon Mining Alliance celebrates these partnerships, with members committed to community collaboration, environmental stewardship, and connecting global investors to the Yukon’s vast mineral potential.
Public-Private Partnership for Progress
A collaborative model driving global investment and sustainable growth in Yukon’s mineral sector.
The Yukon Mining Alliance (YMA) is proud to operate in partnership with the Yukon Government through a unique and forward-thinking funding model that exemplifies the territory’s commitment to responsible mineral development. This collaboration provides critical support for YMA’s global investment attraction initiatives, enabling our member companies to showcase Yukon’s mineral potential on the world stage. It also reflects a shared vision for building a sustainable, high-tech mining sector that benefits all Yukoners—strengthening local communities, supporting First Nations partnerships, and driving long-term economic growth in the territory.