This course examines economic, social, and environmental factors affecting the mine cycle. It is presented in three sections. The first section, Mineral Economics, examines world metal markets, project economic feasibility measurements, and mine financing. The second section, Mining Law, introduces Canadian and Yukon legislation impacting the mining industry, including Yukon First Nations land claims agreements. The final section, Sustainability, addresses present and future mineral resource use and development in light of social and environmental factors. This includes a review of Yukon Environmental & Socio-Economic Assessment Board (YESAB) reports on select exploration projects and producing mines in the territory.

PREREQUISITES: Academic Mathematics 12 OR YukonU MATH 060; English 12, EAP 060 or ENGL 060. Prior completion of GEOL 112 Mining Industry Overview is strongly recommended.