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Mineral exploration slows in the Yukon

Fewer companies, less available capital hamper mining activity North of 60 Mining News – September 1, 2019

Yukon Territory, a mineral exploration frontrunner in Canada's North, is witnessing a significant slowdown in 2019.

As a result, growth in Yukon's economy is expected to slow this year but rebound in 2020, according to The Conference Board of Canada. In its "Territorial Outlook Economic Forecast: Summer 2019," released in June, the board said new mines coming online in 2020 will drive Yukon's grow...

 

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