Yukon Metals is sharpening its focus for 2026 under new CEO Jim Coates, targeting large-scale copper-gold porphyry systems in the western Yukon. The company plans geophysics and drilling at its AZ and Birch projects, following encouraging alteration and geophysical signatures. While high-grade results at Star River confirmed structural continuity, exploration there will take a back seat. Yukon is also advancing a tungsten asset as prices surge, positioning the company across both copper and critical minerals themes.