Banyan Gold Corp is visiting Watson Lake, Yukon, this week to hear from community members about their work at a nearby gold exploration site. The company is asking residents to share their suggestions or concerns regarding environmental and social issues related to the project.
The Hyland Gold Project is located about 74 kilometres northeast of town and covers more than 18,600 hectares. The project site sits within the traditional territory of the Liard First Nation, a community that has historically sought more benefits from local resources as they do not have a finalized land claims agreement.
This community visit comes as mining activities across the Yukon face more oversight following a major heap leach failure at the Eagle Mine in 2024. Banyan Gold representatives say they are committed to early engagement and open dialogue with locals to ensure the project meets high industry standards for safety and environmental care.
The company reports that its current workforce includes many local residents, with 25 per cent of employees being First Nations members and 62 per cent being Yukoners. Over the past year, the company also provided more than $20,000 in sponsorships for community events and organizations in the Watson Lake and Mayo regions.
Residents who want to provide feedback or learn more about the mining operations can contact the company directly while the team is in the area. Banyan Gold was recently recognized as one of the top 50 companies on the TSX Venture Exchange for 2026 after seeing significant growth in its market value.
