Now, one year later, Yukoners are faced with yet another application by Canadian United Minerals which, if approved, will increase the company's environmental impact on the park.
Mining has no place in protected areas.
Canadian miners made a commitment to this principle in the 1994 Whitehorse Mining Initiative. The company also failed to notify the Tombstone Interpretative Centre prior to blasting in the park. Canadian United Minerals has shown that it will not or cannot honour its commitments. The company does not appear to take its responsibilities seriously. Canadian United Minerals' request to expand its activities in the park will affect the experience of visitors to the park by increasing helicopter noise, disturbing wildlife and increasing overall activity.