Class 4 Placer Mine - Fortymile River
Project information
YG file: LP01763
Type: Placer
Class: 4
Property: Fortymile River
Project: Class 4 Placer Mine - Fortymile River
Proponent: William Claxton &Leslie Chapman dba Fortymile Gold Placers
YESAB file: 2025-0054
Yukon Water Board file: PM25-019
Traditional territory: Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government
First Nation Governments notified: Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government
Mining District
Dawson Mining Recorders Office
Phone: 867-993-5343
Email: [email protected]
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Project progress
YESAB Proposal Check - Complete
YESAB Adequacy Review - Complete
YESAB Adequacy Information Request - Complete
YESAB Adequacy Review Response - Complete
YESAB Seeking Views and Information - Complete
YESAB Review Information - Complete
YESAB Evaluation Information Request - Complete
YESAB Evaluation Review Response - Complete
YESAB Prepare Recommendation - Complete
YESAB Recommendation Sent - Complete
YG Decision Document Drafting and Consultation - In Progress
YG Decision Document Issued

YWB Application Submission
YWB Application Review for Adequacy
YWB Public Comment
YWB Board Review
YWB Reporting
Permit status
Mining Land Use Approval and Water Licence Status - In Progress
Amendment applications may display a “Valid” status while still under review. In these cases, the original authorization remains in effect until the amended Mining Land Use Authorization is issued. Please refer to the project progress for current status and await confirmation from your district office.