TAHLTA N T E RRI TORY OVER V I E W Tahltan Territory is 95,933 square km or the equivalent of 11% of British Columbia. If the Tahltan Nation were its own country, we would be bigger than Portugal and slightly smaller than South Korea. The territory is rich in natural resources and continues to garner international attention for its mineral potential and diverse and iconic wildlife.
TAHLTAN TERRITORY IS HOME TO:
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Approximately 70% of BC’s resource rich Golden Triangle;
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Two of BC’s 17 operating mines or their shared footprint;
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Approximately 53% of BC’s exploration activities by expenditure, 14% of Canada’s and 2.6% of the world;
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In 2021, exploration expenditures on projects is estimated at approximately $295 million, with production values for active mines estimated to be approximately $1.2 billion.
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