Camera: Nikon F90     Lens: Sigma DL 4-5.6/75-300mm AF     Film: Kodak Ektachrome 100     Date: 08.09.1994

Macmillan Pass, North Canol Road, Yukon

A recent study puts the Macmillan Pass among the world’s most significant zinc resources. The federal and provincial government have agreed with the mining industry to invest $468 million dollars in road and bridge improvements to provide more reliable access to the mineral-rich areas. While there has always been small scale barite mining, the impact of large scale zinc-lead-silver mining in this remote area is yet to be seen. Alas, it’s called progress ...