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Mining Claims Map — Yukon

To create a mining claims map for Yukon, import your YT claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Light or Satellite basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

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 Yukon MapBrowser.

What is a Mining Claims Map?

A mining claims map shows the boundaries of mineral tenures, staked claims, and licence areas overlaid on a geographic basemap. It is the most commonly required map in junior mining and exploration — used in NI 43-101 technical reports, investor decks, news releases, and property acquisition packages.

How to Create a Mining Claims Map for Yukon

  1. Import your claims data as a GeoJSON or CSV file
  2. Assign the Claims layer role to apply standard styling automatically
  3. Add roads and water layers for geographic context
  4. Select a basemap — Light for technical reports, Satellite for investor decks
  5. Configure the title block with project name, company, and map date
  6. Upload your company logo
  7. Set the export ratio and frame your map
  8. Export as PNG (presentations) or PDF (reports)

Recommended Settings for Yukon

  • Basemap: Light or Satellite
  • Design theme: Investor — Navy & White or Technical — Sharp Borders
  • 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

  • NI 43-101 technical reports
  • Investor presentations
  • News release figures
  • Property acquisition packages
  • Regulatory filings

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Yukon mineral claims data?
Yukon mineral claims boundaries are available from Yukon MapBrowser 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 Yukon MapBrowser.
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 mining claims map for an 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 elements required for NI 43-101 compliance.