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2021 Yukon Exploration Investment Summit
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John McConnell
President & CEO at Victoria Gold Corp
John has more than 35 years of mining experience, mostly spent in Canadas northern territories. Previously, he was President and CEO of Western Keltic Mines until it was acquired by Sherwood Copper. During his career he was Vice President, Northwest Territo...
Greg Johnson
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Metallic Minerals
Mr. Johnson has twenty-eight years of experience in the mining industry with an exceptional track record in exploration, development and financing of large scale projects to create value for shareholders. Prior to joining Metallic Minerals, Mr. Johnson held...
Matt Turner
President & CEO at Rockhaven Resources
Mr. Turner obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth and Ocean Science (Specialization Geology) from the University of British Columbia in 2002. He has managed and participated in numerous exploration projects throughout Western Canada, focusing mainly...
Scott Sheldon
President at Flow Metals
Scott Sheldon, BA, started working in the mining industry in the early 1990s. He later became a provider of web services and campaign management to various junior miners in Vancouver. He is also President of Go Metals Corp., the company responsible for exte...
Michael Allan McCrae
Kitco News
Michael McCrae is leading Kitcos coverage of the mining sector. McCrae, who has both an MBA and CMA, knows how to build digital media properties. He was co-founder and publisher of MINING.com, an award-winning news site. Before coming to media, McCrae worke...
Taylor Thoen
CEO at BTV
Taylor is the founder and creator of the longest running investment TV show in Canada, BTV – Business Television and the largest library of issuer videos, CEO Clips. Taylor is the recipient of numerous awards including Canada’s Top 25 Female Entrepreneu...
Tim Johnson
President & CEO at Granite Creek Copper
Mr. Johnson has over 25 years experience in the mineral exploration industry ranging from grassroots prospecting to consulting company operation and public company management. As a founder and manager of Arcmin Enterprises he helped a northern British Colum...
Byron King
Editor at Agora Inc
A trained geologist, Byron King has been with Agora Financial – and now an Agora subsidiary called St. Paul Research – since 2002. Over many years, he wrote a series of newsletters covering the energy and mining sectors to include small cap juniors. He ...
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Meeting Overview The 2021 Yukon Mining Alliance Virtual Exploration Investment Summit focused on discussing the Yukon's mining industry, highlighting its economic contributions, advancements in technology, and the importance of critical minerals in the green economy. The session featured insights from various industry leaders on exploration challenges and opportunities. Key Discussion Points - Acknowledgment of the Yukon's traditional territories and the significance of mining in the region's economy. - Overview of the Yukon's mining contributions, including a $25.6 million investment by Rio Tinto in the Casino Project. - Discussion on advancements in technology and environmental practices in mining. - The importance of critical minerals (copper, tungsten, cobalt, etc.) in the context of the global green economy. - Challenges faced by exploration companies, including financing and the need for new discoveries. - Introductions of key panelists from Victoria Gold, Whitehorse Gold, and...
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[Speaker identities could not be resolved; generic labels used] [00:08] Speaker 1: Hello everyone. I want to acknowledge that I'm here today on the traditional territories of the Kwantlen Dun 1st Nation and the Tonkwetchin Council. [00:15] Speaker 1: Welcome to the 2021 [00:17] Speaker 1: Yukon Mining Alliance Virtual Exploration Investment Summit. [00:21] Speaker 1: This four-day virtual summit is an excellent opportunity to discuss and learn about the Yukon's mining industry and what makes our territory a great place for exploration [00:30] Speaker 1: and investment. [00:31] Speaker 1: Within the Yukon's modern history, mining has held an iconic place in industry and our rich geology and exploration potential continues to attract investment and interest from around the world. [00:42] Speaker 1: The mining industry continues to be a driving force in our economy, [00:45] Speaker 1: contributing over 270 [00:47] Speaker 1: million to the Yukon's economy in 2020 [00:50] Speaker 1: and accounting for over 12% of GDP. [00:52] Speaker 1: Yukon currently boasts several high-profile mining operations and active exploration companies. [00:58] Speaker 1: Most recently Rio Tinto announced a $25.6 [01:01] Speaker 1: million investment [01:02] Speaker 1: in Western Copper and Gold Corporation's Casino Project. [01:06] Speaker 1: Throughout the Yukon's history, the way we explore and extract minerals has changed significantly. [01:11] Speaker 1: Advancements in technology, renewable energy, and climate science have helped our government and industry tap into the region's mineral potential while adhering to environmental practices and keeping communities safe. [01:22] Speaker 1: The Yukon has become recognized worldwide [01:24] Speaker 1: as a responsible mining jurisdiction [01:2...