Yukon Government – In collaboration with Yukon First Nations, the Government of Yukon is developing new mining legislation that will improve the management of the Yukon’s mineral resources in a way that respects First Nations’ relationships with the land and supports a modern and sustainable mining industry. The new legislation will work to improve the territory’s regulatory system, strengthen the Yukon’s economy, protect the environment and support the modern day needs of the Yukon. New mining legislation will replace the current Quartz Mining Act and Placer Mining Act. This steering committee will also ensure that industry, non-governmental organizations and the public have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to this important work. In April, 2021, the independent panel released the Yukon Mineral Development Strategy and Recommendations that “will be considered through the government-to-government process to develop new mining legislation”.