Drill Results Map — Yukon

Yukon — one of Canada's most exciting frontier jurisdictions for large-scale gold and copper-gold discovery — is a prime target for junior exploration companies. Here's how to create a professional drill results map using Exploration Maps in 15–30 minutes.

Example drill results map created in Exploration Maps — Example drill results map exported from Exploration Maps — style your Yukon data the same way.

About Mining in Yukon

Yukon is one of Canada's most exciting frontier mining jurisdictions, with multiple large-scale gold, copper-gold, and polymetallic projects at various stages of development.

Key minerals: gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper, tungsten. Notable deposits: Coffee Gold, Casino, Minto, Klondike Placer. Mining districts: Dawson, Mayo, Kluane, White Pass.

The Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources administers mineral rights in Yukon. Claim data is accessible through GeoYukon.

Getting Mining Data for Yukon

Portal	Formats	Notes
GeoYukon	Shapefile, KML	GeoYukon publishes quartz and placer claim boundaries in NAD83 geographic coordinates. The territory is vast — verify the claim sheet area before assuming one UTM zone, and convert exports to WGS84 before importing.

How to Create a Drill Results Map for Yukon

For a full step-by-step guide to drill results maps, see How to Make a Drill Results Map.

Import your drill collar CSV (columns: hole ID, latitude, longitude, depth, assay)
Assign the Drillholes layer role
Import the property claims boundary as GeoJSON
Add callout labels to key holes showing hole ID and best intercept
Use Badge Label type to highlight the highest-grade holes
Configure the title with program name and date
Set the Landscape 16:9 ratio for news release figures
Export as PNG at 2× for email and PDF for the news release attachment

Labelling a drillhole with its best intercept in Exploration Maps.

Tip for Yukon: Yukon frontier properties often lack nearby infrastructure — add a distance ring or annotation showing the distance to the nearest highway or Whitehorse to immediately communicate the fly-in or road-access context that investors need to assess project logistics.

Recommended Settings for Yukon

Basemap: Light or Satellite
Design theme: Investor — Navy & White
Export format: PNG at 2× for investor presentations, PDF (Letter or A4) for NI 43-101 reports
Coordinate system: Ensure source data is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Common Use Cases in Yukon

Exploration news releases
NI 43-101 technical reports
Investor day presentations
Analyst briefings

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Yukon mineral claims data?

Yukon mineral claims boundaries are available from GeoYukon and can typically be downloaded as Shapefiles or KML. Convert these to GeoJSON at mapshaper.org before importing into Exploration Maps.

Who regulates mineral claims in Yukon?

Mineral claims in Yukon are regulated by the Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources. All tenure and claims data can be queried through GeoYukon.

What minerals are typically mapped in Yukon?

Yukon is known for its gold, silver, lead, zinc deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Coffee Gold, Casino, Minto. The main mining districts are Dawson, Mayo, Kluane.

Can I export a Yukon drill results map for a NI 43-101 report?

Yes. Exploration Maps exports PNG and PDF at 2–3× pixel ratio, suitable for inclusion in NI 43-101 technical reports as required figures. The export includes north arrow, scale bar, legend, and title block — all standard map elements required for NI 43-101 compliance.