The Casino Mine project is a proposed copper, silver, gold, and molybdenum mine approximately 150 km north-east of Carmacks. In 2016, the Executive Committee determined that this proposed project requires a review of a panel of the board.
Current status:
The Executive Committee (EC) of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) completed its initial check for sufficiency of the Environmental and Socio-economic Statement (ESE Statement) for the proposed Casino Mine. The purpose of the sufficiency check is to ensure that the information required by the ESE Statement Guidelines, issued to Casino Mining Corporation (CMC) in September 2023, is present and that the ESE Statement is ready to proceed with a Panel Review.
At this time, the EC has determined that the ESE Statement lacks completeness and additional information is required. Once CMC responds to EC’s request for additional information, EC will again conduct a review for sufficiency.
BACKGROUND
- CMC submitted its ESE Statement on October 4, 2025.
- Once the ESE Statement is deemed sufficient, EC can complete the final steps necessary to establish a Panel composed of members from YESAB’s Board of Directors.
- Opportunities for public comment on the project will occur after a Panel of the Board has been established.
- The proposed Casino Mine is located 150km northwest of Carmacks, Yukon.
Executive Committee:
The Executive Committee (EC) is responsible for supporting the establishment of the Panel.
YESAB’s current Executive Committee members include:
- Stephen Rose (Chair of The Board)
- Denny Kobayashi
- Dennis Nicloux
Panel Members:
At this time, the Panel of the Board is yet to be established for the proposed Casino Mine Project. Once established, the Panel will be responsible for conducting a fair and transparent review of the Project. It is ultimately responsible for its own process including the technical analysis of the ESE Statement, filing of documents, approval of intervenors, the procedures and processes related to public hearings, and the preparation of the recommendation report to the Decision Body.
Intervenors:
To formally be involved within the hearing process, an application is required. If approved, formal representation at a hearing(s) is possible for individuals or organizations. Attendance at hearings is formal in nature and may require presentation or cross-examination of your views.The Panel may also hold community meetings, which aim to be less formal in nature and allow for participation by those who seek a less formal setting. Additionally, members of the public can comment on the proposed Casino Mine Project at any of the public comment periods. Follow the Casino Panel Review page (2023-0052) on the YESAB online Registry to receive updates and to provide your comments.
Hearings:
No hearings are currently scheduled for the Panel review of the proposed Casino Mine Project.In the future, the Panel can convene hearings to formally discuss matters specific to their review. As this stage of the review approaches, the Panel will be engaging on possible opportunities for hearings.