Location
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that the Casino Project is located within the Traditional Territory of Selkirk First Nation and the asserted Traditional Territory of White River First Nation.
Our proposed access corridor travels through the lands of Little Salmon Carmacks First Nation.
We honour the Elders—past, present, and emerging—whose deep stewardship of these lands, waters, and wildlife continues to guide our work. We are committed to listening, learning, and acting in partnership at every step.
How the Site Is Accessed
Building and operating the Casino Project requires responsible access to remote territory. Site access has been designed to minimize disturbance, protect wildlife, and maintain safe operations for the long term.
Project access includes:
- Existing highways: Paved highways from Whitehorse to Carmacks form the first stage of access.
- Freegold and Casino Roads: Planned all-weather gravel roads connecting Carmacks to the Casino site.
- Carmacks Bypass: Completed in 2023, providing a key segment of the road upgrade.
- Seasonal barge and air access: For certain materials during specific times of year.
- Strict road management: Controlled, gated access as part of the Casino Project’s Road Use Plan to protect wildlife and harvesting resources.
Traditional Territories
The Casino Project is situated within and near multiple Yukon First Nations’ traditional territories. These Nations remain deeply involved in project design, cultural protections, and ongoing environmental stewardship.
- Selkirk First Nation
- Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation
- Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in
- Kluane First Nation
- Supplier and procurement opportunities for local businesses
- White River First Nation (asserted territory)
Project Footprint
The full project footprint has been designed with input from regulators, First Nations, and environmental experts to reduce impacts while enabling safe operations.
- Processing plant (SAG mill and flotation)
- Heap leach facility
- Tailings Management Facility (TMF)
- LNG-powered generation plant
- Water intake system from the Yukon River
- Camp, airstrip, and operations facilities
- Upgraded road connection to Carmacks
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