Mineral Exploration and Development Engagement

The City has a developed a draft framework for regulating mineral exploration and development activities within city limits.

The City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw provide guidance about where mineral exploration and development activities are allowed, but there is a need for greater clarity about how these activities are permitted. The draft framework is intended to provide clear guidance to claims holders and the public while reflecting community values and goals.

The framework was developed based on feedback received from residents in 2025 on how mineral exploration and development could be regulated within city limits.

To explain the proposed regulatory approach and answer questions from residents, the City is hosting two open houses about the draft framework:

Monday, February 23
4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Frank Slim Building in Shipyards Park

Thursday, February 26
4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Canada Games Centre

The City has also launched a survey so that the public can provide feedback on the draft framework.

Visit engagewhitehorse.ca/mining to view the draft framework, find more information and fill out the survey, which is open until March 9.

Contact:
Guiniveve Lalena
A/Manager, Strategic Communications
City of Whitehorse
[email protected]