Yukon Mineral Exploration Program
Overview
Get funding to locate, explore and develop mineral projects to an advanced exploration stage.
At a glance
Funding available
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- No Condition
- Closing date : September 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Yukon
- All legal structures
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
Activities funded
The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) funds projects aimed at mineral exploration and development in the Yukon. Eligible activities focus on various stages and types of mineral prospecting and exploration.
- Hardrock exploration for mineral deposits.
- Grassroots prospecting for new mineral locations.
- Target evaluation to assess potential mineral sites.
- Placer exploration to locate and evaluate placer deposits.
- Placer module focused on specific placer exploration initiatives.
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the type of mineral exploration activities being undertaken.
- The project must relate to either hardrock exploration, grassroots prospecting, target evaluation, placer exploration, or involve a placer module.
Who is eligible?
The Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP) is open to individuals and businesses involved in mineral exploration within the Yukon Territory. This includes those seeking to undertake projects in hardrock exploration, grassroots prospecting, target evaluation, placer exploration, and placer module initiatives.
Who is not eligible
Some types of companies are not eligible for the Yukon Mineral Exploration Program grant. These include:
- Companies engaged in activities outside the scope of mineral exploration as defined by the program guidelines.
- Companies with a history of non-compliance with mining regulations or environmental standards.
Eligible expenses
The grant covers specific expenses related to mineral exploration projects under the Yukon Mineral Exploration Program (YMEP).
- Expenses associated with prospecting and preliminary surveying of mineral claims.
- Costs related to geological mapping and sampling.
- Expenditure for geochemical analysis and assays.
- Expenses for geophysical surveys and related data processing.
- Drilling costs for exploration purposes.
- Expenses for environmental baseline studies.
- Equipment rental and materials directly related to exploration activities.
- Travel and accommodation costs for fieldwork personnel.
- Fees for technical consultations and expert analysis.
Eligible geographic areas
This program is specifically designed for mineral exploration initiatives within the Yukon region. Companies operating within Yukon are encouraged to apply to support local mineral project advancement.
- Businesses located within the Yukon territory.
Selection criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for the Yukon Mineral Exploration Program are based on specific criteria with allocated point scores to determine the most promising mineral exploration endeavors. However, the exact criteria are found in Appendix A of the relevant guidebook, which is not provided in this context.
How to apply
Review Program Guidelines
Fill Out Application Form
Contact Yukon Geological Survey
Submit Application
Receive Application Outcome
- Expect an email notification by May 15 with the results of your application.
- If unsuccessful, you have until June 30 to appeal by contacting the program via email or phone.
Additional information
- Engaging with the Yukon Geological Survey for discussion and guidance before submitting an application is recommended to enhance the chances of a successful submission.
- Applications will be scored based on specific criteria detailed in the respective guidebooks, and applicants can request to see their scores.
- Successful applicants must comply with reporting conditions, including the submission of status, expense, summary, and final reports by specified deadlines.
- Applicants who are not successful may appeal the decision by contacting the Yukon Geological Survey by June 30.
- File submissions for final reports are managed through a secure FTP site, and there are specifications and size limits for data file submissions.
