Mineral-rich Yukon is one of the world's most favorable jurisdictions for investment in mineral exploration and mine development. In April, 2003  Yukon won its struggle for devolution in order to gain control over the development of its natural resources which previously were largely administered by the federal government in Ottawa. 

In addition to a century-long mining history, Yukon has the advantages of mostly settled native land claims, a highly favorable geological endowment and investment climate, and a streamlined Yukon-controlled mine-permitting process.