Yukon Territory Mining

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Yukon Zinc Corporation (TSXV: YZC), the successor to Expatriate Resources Ltd. and the developer of the Wolverine deposit as the Yukon's next significant zinc-silver mine, has selected Procon Mining and Tunnelling Ltd. of Burnaby, British Columbia for the test mining program planned for the Wolverine Project in the south-central Yukon. Mobilization of equipment and supplies will commence in late January, when they will be transported to the site using a winter road that is currently being prepared for passage. The expanded Mining Land Use permit covering the test mining activity is expected shortly. The test mining and definition drilling program is estimated to cost $10.2 million and should be completed by December 2005. Shares were up 2 cents, closing the week at $0.27 (Canadian).