Major Mining Projects in BC & Yukon | Mining Development Status 2025

Major Mining Projects in BC and the Yukon

Approved / Post-Certificate

Projects that have completed a formal environmental assessment, received an EA Certificate (or equivalent decision), and are now advancing detailed permitting, engineering, construction and/or operations under that certificate’s conditions.

The projects listed below are major mining developments in British Columbia and the Yukon that have received key regulatory approvals. These projects have completed environmental assessment and are now in advanced permitting, construction or post-certificate phases.

Project & Owner Province / Territory Main Commodity Project Status (with key dates) Indigenous Consultation / Agreements (summary)

Cariboo Gold – Osisko Development

 British Columbia Gold BC Environmental Assessment Certificate issued 10 Oct 2023; key BC Mines Act and EMA permits granted in 2024; feasibility study updates in 2025. Formal agreements with Lhtako Dené Nation and Williams Lake First Nation; continued engagement and permitting-related discussions with Xatśūll First Nation.

Galore Creek – Teck / Newmont JV

 British Columbia Copper–gold Environmental Assessment Certificate in place since 2007; Amendment #4 modernizing the certificate and conditions approved 2 Dec 2024. EA modernization and access work undertaken jointly with Tahltan Nation and the Province; long-term agreements and collaboration on future major approvals.

Coffee Gold – Fuerte Metals (ex-Newmont)

 Yukon Gold Positive YESAA Executive Committee recommendation and Yukon Decision Document issued in 2017; project now advancing licences under the new owner (2025). Collaboration and benefits agreements with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and White River First Nation; ongoing engagement with other affected Indigenous governments.

In EA Review

Projects that are in a formal environmental assessment process, with an application or impact statement accepted and under active review by regulators, Indigenous governments and the public, including information requests, technical review and draft conditions.

The projects listed below are major mining developments in British Columbia and the Yukon that are currently in the environmental assessment process. Each project is at a different stage of review and engagement with Indigenous Nations and regulatory agencies.

Project & Owner Province / Territory Main Commodity Project Status (with key dates) Indigenous Consultation / Agreements (summary)

Eskay Creek Revitalization – Skeena

 British Columbia Gold–silver In the “Effects Assessment” phase of the BC environmental assessment process under a substituted federal/provincial framework (2024–2025). Consent-based decision-making framework and Section 7 agreement with Tahltan Central Government; impact benefit agreement under active community review.

Lawyers-Ranch – Thesis Gold

 British Columbia Gold–silver Positive pre-feasibility study announced late 2025; Initial Project Description and Engagement Plan submitted to BC EAO and IAAC in Dec 2025, commencing the EA process. Long-term relationships and agreements with Kwadacha, Tsay Keh Dene and Takla Nations, including equity investment; ongoing EA-linked engagement with these Nations and Tahltan Nation.

Spanish Mountain – Spanish Mountain Gold

 British Columbia Gold Project Description accepted; provincial and federal environmental assessments underway through 2024–2025. Structured consultation with affected First Nations with capacity funding and engagement commitments reported in ESG and EA materials.

Late Study / Pre‑EA

Projects that have not yet entered a regulated EA, but are at an advanced study stage (typically pre‑feasibility/feasibility), completing baseline and engagement work and building the technical, environmental and socio‑economic foundation for a future EA application.

The following projects are advanced-stage mining developments in British Columbia and the Yukon that are preparing for future environmental assessment or regulatory review. Work at this stage typically includes technical studies, early engagement and project planning.

Project & Owner Province / Territory Main Commodity Project Status (with key dates) Indigenous Consultation / Agreements (summary)

Nickel Shaw – Nickel Creek Platinum

 Yukon Nickel–Cu–Co–PGM Advanced PFS/feasibility-stage project; baseline studies and the licensing pathway under YESAA progressing, with no construction licence yet issued. Engagement with Kluane First Nation and neighbouring Indigenous governments on assessments, access and potential benefit arrangements.

Wicheeda – Defense Metals

 British Columbia Rare earth elements Pre-feasibility study completed in 2023; critical minerals project advancing baseline studies and early EA/permitting strategy in 2024–2025. Ongoing consultation with Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and other rights-holders on land use, access and project design.

Baptiste (Decar) – FPX Nickel

 British Columbia Nickel–cobalt Pre-feasibility-level project with updated study work; preparing for a future EA application with ongoing engineering and engagement. Engagement protocols with Tl’azt’en Nation and other Dakelh Nations; consultation and capacity agreements linked to project advancement.