Yukon NDP Leader Kate White to attend the Association for Mineral Exploration’s Virtual Roundup

January 31, 2022

Whitehorse, YT — Yukon NDP Leader Kate White will virtually attend this year’s AME Roundup from Jan. 31 – Feb. 4.

“Although the conference looks different this year, it remains a great opportunity to meet with industry representatives, First Nation leaders, prospectors and geoscience experts and hear what they have to say. It’s important that we open up the conversation as to how we envision the future of mining and mining exploration in Yukon and work together to find solutions for everyone,” White said.

White is also excited to continue to learn about new innovation and partnership strategies at the Roundup.

“Since Canada adopted the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) last June, I’m expecting many interesting conversations about how the industry will work towards meaningful reconciliation,” White continued.

“With the effects of climate change, I look forward to discussions about opportunities for innovation in renewable energy and how these can be used to minimize the impact exploration has on the environment. It will make for interesting conversations.”

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