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Gold, copper and diamonds are bringing prosperity to Nunavut—and the Inuit people of this northern territory play an integral role when it comes to the labour force for these operations and also in steering discussion around environmental...
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$500,000 federal funding to help promote northern mining at annual conference
The federal government announced $500,000 in funding to help the Yukon Mining Alliance promote northern Canadian mining opportunities at the annual PDAC conference over the next three years. The initiative aims to attract international investment to Canada's northern territories and create jobs for Indigenous and northern residents.
Maverix Metals completes acquisition of additional royalty on the Hope Bay Mine
Maverix Metals completed the acquisition of an additional net smelter return royalty on the Hope Bay gold mine in Nunavut, bringing its total royalty position to 2.75% NSR. The Hope Bay mine, operated by TMAC Resources, is expected to produce over 160,000 ounces of gold in 2019 and contains significant measured and indicated resources of 4.81 million ounces at 8.3 g/t Au.
Government of Canada supports Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link work to bring clean energy to Nunavut
The Government of Canada announced over $1.6 million in funding for a two-year feasibility study on the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link project in Nunavut. The project would connect five Kivalliq communities to Northern Manitoba through a 230 kilovolt transmission line up to 1,200 kilometres long, reducing fossil fuel dependency and improving internet connectivity in the region.
Nunavut: TMAC receives approval of water licenses for the Madrid and Boston projects
TMAC Resources received approval for two Type A Water Licences for its Madrid and Boston gold projects in Nunavut, completing the final environmental permitting step. The licences enable mine construction and operations for three new gold mines connected by a 55-kilometer all-weather road to the existing Doris operation.
Auryn to Commence Drilling at Committee Bay Gold Project
Auryn Resources announced the commencement of a 10,000-meter drill program at its Committee Bay gold project in Nunavut on July 15, 2018. The program will test six targets including follow-up drilling on the 2017 Aiviq discovery that returned 12.2m of 4.7g/t gold. The drilling represents follow-up work on three years of exploration and new high-grade discoveries.
TMAC achieves a significant permitting milestone at Hope Bay
TMAC Resources received a positive recommendation from the Nunavut Impact Review Board for its Madrid-Boston Project at Hope Bay, a significant permitting milestone. The project proposes commercial mining at three gold deposits and would allow processing up to 6,000 tonnes per day when combined with the existing Doris mine.
Royal Canadian Mint issues first coin minted of pure Nunavut gold
The Royal Canadian Mint issued its first collectible coin crafted entirely from Nunavut-sourced gold, featuring Arctic wildlife designs by Inuk artist Andrew Qappik. The gold was sourced from TMAC Resources' Hope Bay mine and Agnico Eagle's Meadowbank mine near Baker Lake.
Kivalliq receives royalty payment from Sandstorm; exercises interest option in Baffin Gold
Kivalliq Energy received a $600,000 payment from Sandstorm Gold in exchange for up to a 1.75% NSR royalty on its Baffin Gold Property in Nunavut. The company also exercised its option to earn 100% interest in a portion of the property by issuing 250,000 shares to Commander Resources, giving Kivalliq control of 140 km of strike length along a prospective gold belt.
Dunnedin Ventures announces management team for Spinout - Solstice Gold - and provides gold results
Dunnedin Ventures announced the spinout of its gold assets into a new company called Solstice Gold Corporation, which will hold the 806 km² Kahuna Project in Nunavut located 7 km from Agnico-Eagle's Meliadine deposits. The company reported encouraging 2017 exploration results including up to 34.9 g/t gold in boulders and up to 8.8 g/t gold in bedrock, with seven elevated gold-in-till target areas identified.
Volga-Dnepr’s quick-thinking will help Canadian iron ore mining project increase its 2017 production
Baffinland Iron Mines partnered with Volga-Dnepr Airlines to transport additional mining trucks to its Mary River iron ore operation in Nunavut via specialized cargo flights. The innovative solution involved 20 flights over four weeks in April to increase the truck fleet capacity and help meet 2017 production quotas after sea shipping lanes were closed by ice.
TMAC Resources is building Canada’s next gold mining district
TMAC Resources is advancing construction of the Hope Bay Project in Nunavut, with processing plant delivery marking a major milestone toward first production. The company has 4.5 million ounces of gold in mineral resources across three deposits and expects to commission the processing plant by year-end with 110,000 tonnes of stockpiled ore.
Ulmer Contracting is the Canadian Ultimate Crew Finalist!
Ulmer Contracting has been selected as the sole Canadian finalist among 8 North American crews for Vermeer's Ultimate Horizontal Directional Drilling Crew contest. The winner will receive use of a new Vermeer D24x40 Series II drill for twelve months and other prizes following a skills competition at ICUEE 2015.
Agnico Eagle Mines inked deal with Kivalliq Inuit Association
Agnico Eagle Mines signed an Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement with the Kivalliq Inuit Association for the proposed Meliadine gold mine near Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. The agreement includes an initial $1.5 million payment and aims for 50% of mine jobs to be filled by Inuit beneficiaries, up from the current 30%.
Agnico Eagle Mines CEO says Amaruq discovery “one of the Company’s most exciting”
Agnico Eagle completed a successful 2014 exploration program at its Amaruq gold project in Nunavut, drilling 144 holes and discovering multiple high-grade gold intercepts up to 10.8 g/t over 11.9 metres. The company's CEO called Amaruq 'one of the Company's most exciting exploration opportunities' with an initial resource estimate expected in early 2015.
Agnico Eagle’s Meadowbank Mine reports record first quarter gold production
Agnico Eagle reported record first quarter 2014 gold production of 366,421 ounces, with the Meadowbank Mine contributing a record 156,444 ounces at total cash costs of $434 per ounce. The company expects to exceed the top end of its 2014 production guidance despite lower gold prices compared to 2013.
Sabina Gold & Silver and Kitikmeot Inuit Association announce new agreements
Sabina Gold & Silver and the Kitikmeot Inuit Association signed two new agreements for the Back River Gold Project in Nunavut. The agreements establish a Development Trust Fund receiving 3% of Sabina's silver royalty proceeds and a Capacity Funding Agreement to support environmental permitting over three years through 2016.
Steering Baffinland’s Mary River Project
Tom Paddon, CEO of Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation, discusses the development of the Mary River Project on North Baffin Island, Nunavut. The project contains 365 million tonnes of high-grade iron ore (over 65% Fe) and is scheduled to begin mining operations later in the year with first ore shipments in 2015. Paddon emphasizes the importance of stakeholder engagement with Indigenous communities and building strong workplace culture at the remote Arctic operation.
Peregrine Diamonds: where the ice trail leads
Peregrine Diamonds successfully completed a bulk sampling program at its CH-6 kimberlite at the Chidliak project in Nunavut in 2013, hauling 516 tonnes of sample material over a 175-kilometre ice trail to Iqaluit. The operation demonstrates the logistical challenges and innovative solutions required for Arctic diamond exploration, including ice road engineering and collaboration with Inuit hunters for route planning.
Lighter-than-air helium airships can ship heavy cargo to remote areas
Worldwide Aeros Corp. is developing the Aeroscraft ML866, a helium airship capable of transporting 66 tons of cargo to remote mining locations without infrastructure requirements. The company plans to build a fleet of 20 vehicles by 2016, targeting mining and military industries with significant cargo needs and infrastructure limitations.
Golder’s Julie Ross appointed to NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines
Golder Associates announced that Julie Ross, a Senior Archaeologist from their Edmonton office, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Chamber of Mines for 2013-2014. Ross will join 23 other mining industry representatives to help advance responsible mineral exploration and development in the territories.
Draft recommendations on implementing mandatory reporting standards released
The Revenue Resource Transparency Working Group released draft recommendations on June 14, 2013, for implementing mandatory reporting standards for Canadian mining companies. The collaborative effort between industry groups and civil society aims to create transparency in mining company payments to governments, with public consultation extended until September 2013.
Bill C-47 brings regulatory hope to Nunavut
The Mining Association of Canada is optimistic about Bill C-47, the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act, which aims to reduce regulatory uncertainty in the territory after nearly 20 years of waiting. The legislation could unlock over $8 billion in northern mining investment over the next decade, with Nunavut potentially gaining 4,500 new jobs.
High hopes for isotopes
Uravan Minerals is pioneering an innovative uranium exploration technique using lead isotope ratios to identify drill targets in the Athabasca Basin. The company has conducted research at the Cigar Lake deposit and is now applying this geochemical approach to drill targets at its Outer Ring project, potentially revolutionizing exploration methods in the basin.