Yukon Mineral Exploration Program

This grant requires compliance with several financial reporting and submission requirements, ensuring accountability and proper use of funds. These requirements focus on regular updates regarding project progress and financial expenses.

• Submission of a status report before the specified deadline.
• Expense claims can be submitted at any time, with the possibility of submitting multiple claims simultaneously.
• A final submission form must be submitted by the deadline.
• The final report must be uploaded via a secure FTP site, including all necessary digital data files and should not exceed the specified file size limit.

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.

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.

• 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.