Territorial Permitting – Water Board

As of April 1, 2003, the Yukon Government assumed responsibility for minerals administration and management from the federal government as a result of Devolution. 

Activities associated to placer mining fall under the Environment Act regulated by the Environment Department and multiple Acts and Regulations under the Mineral Department of Energy, Mines and Resources (EMR). 

Legislation regulated under EMR includes: Placer Mining Act, Placer Mining Land Use Regulation, Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act, Land Use Regulation, and Miners Lien Act. 

Water use/deposit of waste into water is regulated under the Waters Act and Waters Regulation which is administered by the Yukon Water Board which is an independent tribunal process.

To access this legislation, please visit emr.gov.yk.ca/mining/placermining.html.