The involvement of major mining companies, including Agnico Eagle, Kinross, Newmont, Rio Tinto, and Hecla, highlights the opportunities and potential in the Yukon.

Cascadia Minerals is a company that emerged from Hecla's acquisition of Aztec Resources, a copper and gold-focused exploration company in Yukon and B.C.

Founded in 1891, Hecla Mining Company is the largest silver producer in the United States.

BTV visited Quebec City, from June 19-21, for the mining investing event of the north - hosted by VID, to meet with the CEO's of development, exploration and production companies.