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# Leede Jones Gable identifies Yukon’s mining industry as a good investment

A Canadian-based investment company looking for socially-conscious investment opportunities is focusing on Yukon. Leede Jones Gable has identified Yukon as a potential top-tier mining jurisdiction with significant potential for long-term sustainable investments, commonly referred to as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investments.

ESG considerations are non-financial principles used by socially-conscious investors to screen opportunities. An ESG-conscious approach is becoming increasingly important to firms such as Leede Jones Gable when prioritizing investments in the mineral sector.

The Government of Yukon recognizes the importance of sustainable investment and development in the mineral sector. By promoting Yukon as a stable investment jurisdiction for mineral development, First Nations governments, communities and families will continue to benefit from investments in the industry. Through various initiatives, the Government of Yukon promotes the territory as a top-tier, investment-ready jurisdiction with significant mineral potential.

Leede Jones Gable Inc. is a Canadian investment firm with over $3 billion of investment under management and is represented by approximately 200 brokers.

> Our government has focused on modernizing and advancing Yukon’s mineral industry in an environmentally and socially-conscious manner with strong environmental, social and corporate governance considerations. From our strong government-to-government relationships with First Nations and world class mineral deposits, to our strategic investments in resource infrastructure and competitive regulatory regime, Yukon is a leading jurisdiction for mining and investment. We welcome investors, such as Leede Jones Gable, who share our vision of Yukon as a stable, world-class mining jurisdiction.

> Environmental, social and governance principles are a major component of responsible investment in all sectors, and the mineral sector is no exception. We see Yukon as well-positioned to be a leading ESG-responsible jurisdiction. We are excited to uncover the untold stories of Yukon’s mining exploration companies to present to our investors.

Quick facts

- The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act addresses sustainable development principles.

Media contact

Matthew Cameron
Cabinet Communications
867-393-7136
matthew.cameron@gov.yk.ca

Jason Seaton
Communications, Economic Development
867-667-5907
jason.seaton@gov.yk.ca

News release #:
20-349