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Northern Mining News
Volume 6, No. 8 August 2013
Our Mission: To be the leading advocate for responsible and sustainable mineral exploration and development in the NWT and Nunavut.
In this issue: Northwest Territories still 3rd in world for diamond mining value ..................................... 2 Prime Minister Announces Northern Mine Training Funds – Welcome News................... 3 Prime minister announces new geoscience funding .......................................................... 4 NWT Premier shares with Canadian ministers plans for future development...................4 Sabina, MMG and Glencore team up to host Senior Government Tour ............................ 5 Sahtu Land Use Plan gets approved ................................................................................... 6 NWT Seeks $600 million for transportation infrastructure ................................................ 7 Baffinland and Qikiqtani Inuit Sign Mary River Agreements .............................................. 8 NWT Government releases “What we Heard” document – Land is Life ............................ 9 Minerals Industry Recommends action to F/P/T Mines Ministers ...................................10 Canada’s Mines Ministers Agree to Prosperity & Protecting the Environment ...............10 Nunavut Impact Review Board appoints temporary Chair...............................................12 Eric Charles Prosh, Ph.D., P.Geo. (1957 – 2013) ...............................................................13 Member News Releases this past month .........................................................................14 Welcome New Members!.................................................................................................19 Calendar of Events ............................................................................................................19 Mines & Promising Northwest Territories Mine Projects.................................................20 Mines & Promising Nunavut Mine Projects......................................................................21 Detailed deposit map........................................................................................................22 Project Maps .....................................................................................................................23
From the Executive Director …
Latest stats show that Canada (and the NWT) is still in third place as a global diamond producer.
Now on his 8th Arctic Tour, our Prime Minister brought good news on two fronts pertaining to mining: another injection of funds to keep our very successful Mine Training programs fuelled, and another $100 million to help fill in the blanks on the North’s geological maps.
And to help provide certainty to the investment climate, the Sahtu Land Use Plan has now been approved joining the Tli Cho plan to become the second approved this year. Progress is being made!
Happy reading. … TWH
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Northwest Territories still 3rd in world for diamond mining value
The Kimberley Process members have released their annual statistics on global diamond production for 2012. Canada is now the 5th largest producer by carats, dropping from 4th position last year, but remains in 3rd place in terms of production value.
Both the NWT and Ontario produce diamonds, but the majority of the stones are mined in the Northwest Territories. Looking just at NWT production, the territory by itself would be the 5th largest global producer by weight of carats, and the 3rd most valuable global diamond producer.
Total global production weight reported in 2012 was 128 million carats, with a total value of $12.6 billion.
Source: https://kimberleyprocessstatistics.org/public_statistics
Production in Carats Production in Value US $ Country Name Weight, cts Percent Country Name Value US $ Percent
Russia 34,927,650.00 27.30% Botswana $2,979,400,296.54 23.56%
Congo, (DRC) 21,524,266.19 16.82% Russian $2,873,728,990.00 22.73%
Botswana 20,554,928.45 16.06% Canada $2,007,217,350.63 15.87%
Zimbabwe 12,060,162.70 9.42% Angola $1,110,222,942.13 8.78%
Canada 10,450,618.00 8.17% South Africa $1,027,131,959.94 8.12%
Other 28,444,418.44 22.23% Other $2,646,829,668.16 20.93%
Total 127,962,043.78 100.00% Total $12,644,531,207.40 100.00%
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Prime Minister Announces Northern Mine Training Funds – Welcome News
On August 20, Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited Hay River as part of his 8th northern tour, where he announced the delivery of $5.8 million in new federal government funding for the NWT Mine Training Society’s “Mining the Future” initiative. This is welcome news to the Chamber of Mines and northern communities.
“Mining The Future” is a program designed by the Mine Training Society to help the Northwest Territories’ Aboriginal population take advantage of new opportunities in the mining industry. “Mining The Future” is supported by the funding announced today through the Federal Skills Partnership Fund, as well as equally generous in‐kind and cash contributions from the Mine Training Society’s industry, local government and educational partners.
“Federal training dollars, in partnership with our industry’s significant investment in training northern residents, have been a critical ingredient to our success in making mining the largest private sector Aboriginal employer in the North,” said Cathie Bolstad, Chamber President. “As a result, our mines are setting new standards for northern Aboriginal employment. In the NWT, just over half of our northern workforce is Aboriginal, and at Nunavut’s gold mine, about 30% of its workers are Inuit.”
Ten mining projects are currently advancing through the NWT and Nunavut environmental assessment and regulatory approvals processes. “These projects will require thousands of jobs over the next 10 years, and such government investments in training as the Prime Minister announced today recognizes the needs of our minerals industry and will continue to be critically important.”
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Prime minister announces new geoscience funding
It was welcome news when the Prime Minister announced significant investment to modernize northern geoscience understanding by extending the Geo‐Mapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM) program. The government will spend $100 million under GEM over the next 7 years.
“Our Government is working to ensure that Northerners and all Canadians benefit from the tremendous natural resources in the Territories. Our investment in resource exploration will continue to unlock the full economic, mineral and energy potential of the region, while generating new government revenues, private sector investment and jobs," said Prime Minister Harper. "This critical knowledge will also help Northerners make informed decisions about land use and preserve our Northern environment."
Geoscience investment is recognized throughout the world as a powerful enabler of mining development. However, the two territories’ large size and remote location present challenges in sustaining and growing the mining industry, which is the largest private sector contributor to local employment and business and to government revenues. “At one third the area of Canada, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories are the two most under‐mapped jurisdictions in the country,” said Cathie Bolstad, President of the Chamber of Mines. “The Prime Minister’s announcement to modernize geoscience information will really help our industry to efficiently focus exploration attention and dollars in areas more likely to host economic mineral deposits, thus increasing the probability of discovery. This will help us sustain the great benefits our industry is providing to the North.”
Since its inception in 2008, the GEM program has provided new maps and reports to help fill in the blanks on northern maps and upgrade limited geoscience information. According to the Prime Minister, this next phase of GEM funding will further develop modern geological maps and data sets that will completely cover Canada’s North by 2020. In addition to helping the mining industry, the data will be of value to land‐use planners, government and community agencies to inform resource exploration and development.
The Prime Minister made the announcement in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, during his 8th tour of the north.
NWT Premier shares with Canadian ministers plans for future development
NWT Premier Bob McLeod provided encouraging support for resource development during his welcoming address to Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Energy and Mines at their annual conference hosted in Yellowknife this year.
On mining the Premier said: Natural resources are the foundation of the territorial economy and mining is its largest sector, but we are not even coming close to realizing our full potential. Finding new ways to encourage and support responsible resource development will help us to create sustainable benefits for Northwest Territories residents, grow our economy and contribute to national prosperity.
I think it is safe to say that mining in the Northwest Territories is not without its’ challenges, and we are working very hard to improve in these areas. Negotiations with Aboriginal land holders,
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negotiations with the Government of the Northwest Territories and the current regulatory process requires a commitment to doing business a certain way. In some cases it can take many years for a property to come to fruition and it takes great tenacity and commitment to bring all these elements together.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is steadily putting the elements of a plan for Northern prosperity in place, working with the federal government, regional Aboriginal governments and partners like industry.
On planning for industry: Our plan includes the devolution of responsibility for public lands and resources from Canada to the Northwest Territories on April 1st of next year. It includes strategic investments in key transportation and communications infrastructure to improve access to resource‐rich areas of the territory and make it easier to do business here.
We are finalizing a mineral development strategy and an economic opportunities strategy to help guide our decisions and investments over the long term.
We are also making plans to connect and extend our hydro transmission grids, improving access to the reliable, affordable power that industry needs.
On devolution: The development of these plans, the key to the prosperous future we are seeking, is possible because of a recent historic development for the NWT, devolution.
Devolution is the biggest political development in the recent history of the Northwest Territories. Devolution will give the people of the Northwest Territories – the people who live here and know it best – the ability to make decisions about how we develop our resources according to Northern priorities and values.
With the control in the hands of those that live and work in the Northwest Territories, making decisions regarding future of our energy programs and the continued development of our mining sector will become a more direct and streamlined process, that can be adapted to meet the needs of our mining and energy industry and the needs of our communities.
The full text of his address can be downloaded here.
Sabina, MMG and Glencore team up to host Senior Government Tour
Earlier this summer, senior federal officials took the opportunity to see first‐hand four key Kitikmeot Projects (Izok Lake, Hackett River, BIPR and Back River). The two‐day tour had the delegates on the ground at locations for all four projects.
An impressive list of government regulatory officials took part in the trip.
Participants saw the operation of the sites, met employees and explored the surrounding territory. The hosts were able to outline their project plans and show them the complexities and some of the constraints they face in a northern environment. As well, with an overnight stay at Sabina’s Back River Project Goose site they experienced some excellent camp food and experienced what it is like to live and sleep in a camp.
For sure, it is difficult to understand the northern context without seeing it directly and these visits provided the opportunity for this exposure. The increased understanding developed
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through such visits will support more effective dialogue. Such dialogue is essential through the life of our projects so that good decisions can be made.
Caption: At Sabina’s Back River Project in front of Goose Lake are, from left to right: Kathryn Bruce, AANDC‐NWT, Steve Burges, DFO, Catherine Higgens, Transport Canada, Marian Campbell‐Jarvis, NRCan, Mitch Bloom, CanNor, Matthew Pickard, Sabina Gold and Silver, Terry Hubbard, NRCan, Carolyne Blain, Environment Canada, and Anne O’Toole, Sabina Gold and Silver.
Sahtu Land Use Plan gets approved
The Sahtu Land Use Plan (SLUP) has been approved and is effective as of August 8, 2013. Its approval by the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, Government of the Northwest Territories, and the Government of Canada marks a major milestone for realizing aims set in the Sahtu Dene Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (SMDCLCA) and Mackenzie Valley Resources Management Act (MVRMA).
The Sahtu Land Use Planning Board adopted the SLUP on April 29, 2013. To come into effect it had to be approved sequentially by the three parties as per section 43 of the MVRMA. In recent months the Sahtu Land Use Planning Board has worked collaboratively with them and local leaders. Since the release of the third SLUP Draft in 2010, the Board has sought and carefully reviewed community, government, industry, and other stakeholder input. This was provided through a public hearing, multiple technical workshops, and written comments. Overall the plan is the product of 15 years of stakeholder involvement, research, and collaboration.
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The final land use plan represents a balanced approach that provides greater certainty for resource development and allows for land uses that balance the region’s economic, cultural, and environmental goals. The plan contains maps that zone areas for development and conservation. Other special management elements of the plan protect values important to the Sahtu Settlement Area. Every 5 years the SLUP will be reviewed and revised. There is also flexibility built into the SLUP that allows for exceptions and amendments between plan reviews.
Now approved, bodies having the authority under federal or territorial law to issue licences, permits, or other authorizations relating to the use of land or waters or the deposit of waste, shall carry out their powers in accordance with the land use plan.
The Board will continue to work closely with the public, industry, and regulators to communicate the plan and monitor its implementation.
To recognize this accomplishment, the SLUPB and approving parties will present the SLUP at the annual SSI Assembly in Tulita currently scheduled for August 27th. Download the SLUP at: www.sahtulanduseplan.org. For additional information contact: Scott Paszkiewicz, Executive Director at Tel: 867‐598‐2055, or email: [email protected].
NWT Seeks $600 million for transportation infrastructure
The NWT Government has developed a strategic investment proposal for developing transportation infrastructure in the NWT, an investment they say will produce substantial economic growth and diversity of benefit to northern residents.
Corridors for Canada III – Building for Prosperity is the Department of Transportation’s strategic plan to invest $600 million over 10 years to improve winter roads, highways, bridges, marine and airport infrastructure. This action plan will address transportation infrastructure needs identified across all regions of the Northwest Territories with investments proposed under two separate components of the new Building Canada Fund: the $10 billion Provincial‐Territorial Infrastructure Fund and the $4 Billion National Infrastructure Fund.
The objective of Corridors for Canada III is to continue working with Canada to concentrate on territorial, regional, and local transportation infrastructure priorities that lead to jobs, economic growth, and prosperous communities in the NWT.
Highlights of the strategy that could affect known deposits include upgrades to the Tlicho Winter Road, which could help with an all‐weather road for the NICO project; upgrades to Highway 4 which will support safer trucking to the diamond mines ice road; and upgrades to Highway 7, the Liard
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Highway, which could help meet the needs of the Prairie Creek mine proposed in that region. Also proposed is major bridge construction to support extension of the Mackenzie Valley highway.
The document can be downloaded here or by clicking on the report icon.
Baffinland and Qikiqtani Inuit Sign Mary River Agreements
The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation (Baffinland) have announced they have reached agreement on an Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA) and Commercial Production Lease (CPL) associated with the proposed Mary River mine.
The QIA board of directors who serve as community representatives approved the agreement on September 5, 2013. These agreements turn the page in QIA’s partnership with Baffinland and put Inuit interests at the forefront of the mine’s impacts and benefits. The agreements also provide clarity to Baffinland on Inuit expectations surrounding its investment in Nunavut. The official signing ceremony took place on September 6, 2013 in Iqaluit.
QIA President Okalik Eegeesiak stated, “This is a historic deal for Inuit of the Qikiqtaaluk region and for all of Nunavut and has the potential to positively change the economic and social fabric of the territory. We are satisfied with the terms and conditions of the agreement which maximizes benefits while minimizing impacts.”
Tom Paddon, President and CEO of Baffinland, said “We are very pleased to have concluded the negotiation of these important agreements with the QIA. We believe that this accomplishment clearly demonstrates Baffinland’s commitment to working cooperatively with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, which represents the interests of residents of the Qikiqtaaluk Region. Resource development projects, such as Mary River, have the ability to have a profound positive effect and
First of 7 sealift shipments for Mary River iron mining project arrives at Milne Inlet, July 2013
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we will be working closely with the QIA to achieve this goal”.
These agreements are the result of negotiations intended to secure progressive and meaningful benefits for QIA Beneficiaries and development certainty for Baffinland Iron Mines. These Agreements also include important measures to support QIA’s role in advancing employment and training opportunities, environmental stewardship, mitigating environmental impacts and managing the financial aspects associated with the iron ore mining operation.
The Agreements will be in place throughout the life of the mine and provide a structure to ensure both parties are cooperating to mutually benefit from the Mary River development.
The Qikiqtani Inuit Association is a non‐for‐profit, land claim and community organization representing the rights and interests of 14,000 Inuit in the Baffin region. QIA is the Designated Inuit Organizations as per the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement in charge of managing Inuit‐Owned‐Lands for the Qikiqtaaluk region.
Baffinland Iron Mines is a Canadian mining company focused on the development and operation of the Mary River property, located in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut on Baffin Island. Baffinland is jointly held by ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading integrated steel and mining company, and Nunavut Iron Ore, Inc., a company in The Energy and Minerals Group.
NWT Government releases “What we Heard” document – Land is Life
The NWT Government has released a document summarizing what they heard in their consultations towards a new policy framework
Through devolution, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is acquiring enhanced decision‐making power to manage public lands, develop the economy, and protect the environment. As the public government, the GNWT has a broad range of interests that it must consider when making decisions about public land.
Over the past year, the GNWT asked partners and stakeholders for their views on the GNWT's vision, interests and approach to the use and management of public lands in the Northwest Territories (NWT). They heard from partners and stakeholders that they are comfortable with our vision and principles for land use. They heard about the need to balance conservation and economic development, and we heard about the need to work together.
This is summarized in What We Heard About ...Land is Life. This report summarizes the comments received and outlines the next steps towards finalizing the Land Use and Sustainability Framework (Framework). Additional copies of the What We Heard report can be downloaded from the Department of Executive website by clicking here.
The GNWT anticipates finalizing the Framework in the fall.ln the meantime, the GNWT is working to complete various other pieces required to ensure sustainability,
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including a Water Stewardship Strategy, discussion and engagement on energy planning, economic opportunities and mineral development in the NWT, a proposed new Wildlife Act.
As these are all connected under the broad vision of the Framework, the values and operating principles of the Framework will provide guidance to these other strategies that will affect how NWT land and resources are used.
Minerals Industry Recommends action to F/P/T Mines Ministers
The Canadian Minerals Industry Federation (CMIF) submitted a brief with recommendations to the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Mines Ministers, for their meeting in Yellowknife in August. CMIF recommends action on eight priority areas that will enable Canada to transition through the current period of market volatility, and capitalize on the opportunity that lies ahead. Enhanced effort and investment on the part of Canada’s Mines Ministers would contribute significantly to this end. CMIF recommends the following actions:
1. Support Capital‐Raising Efforts:
2. Continue to Address Regulatory Uncertainty
3. Improve Land Access and Permitting Processes
4. Strengthen Workforce Capacity
5. Make Strategic Investments in Infrastructure
6. Address Declining Domestic Reserves
7. Enhance Canadian Mineral Innovation Capabilities
8. Aboriginal Relations
CMIF members represent the majority of companies engaged in mineral exploration, mining and processing in Canada and the supply sector that supports these industrial activities. Members account for most of Canada’s production of base and precious metals, uranium, diamonds, metallurgical and thermal coal, potash and mined oil sands. We appreciate this opportunity to provide federal, provincial and territorial mines ministers with views and recommendations regarding policy issues of importance to our industry.
Download the submission by clicking for English or in French.
Canada’s Mines Ministers Agree to Prosperity & Protecting the Environment
Canada’s energy and mines ministers agreed to continue critical work to enhance Canada’s position as a global energy and mining leader. Held in Yellowknife this year, the meeting was co‐chaired by the Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable David Ramsay, NWT’s Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment. “Given the huge and growing global demand for natural resources, Canada is well positioned to take advantage of opportunities to supply new markets in the Asia‐Pacific region and elsewhere,” said Minister Oliver. “We must work collaboratively to put in place the conditions necessary for Canada to diversify its markets, particularly the construction of infrastructure. This is a strategic
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imperative since Canada currently exports virtually all its oil and gas to the United States where rapidly expanding shale gas and tight oil developments mean it will need Canadian resources less in the future.”
“The Northwest Territories was pleased to host Energy and Mines Ministers from across Canada,” said Minister Ramsay. “Holding the conference in Yellowknife this year was timely, as the Northwest Territories is about to assume greater control of resource development through the devolution of this responsibility from the federal government. The Northwest Territories has a wealth of natural resources that, when developed, will benefit all Canadians.”
Meeting in Yellowknife at the annual Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference, the federal, provincial and territorial ministers of energy and mines underscored the importance of natural resources to Canada’s economic future and the need to capture opportunities for all Canadians now and for years to come:
• The Ministers agreed that natural resources are a pillar of Canada’s economy and key to jobs, growth and long‐term prosperity across the country, including the North;
• The Ministers agreed that natural resources generate significant revenue for critical social programs and that there is therefore an urgent need to build the infrastructure to reach new markets for their natural resources;
• The Ministers agreed to strengthen cooperation with the federal government on its plan for Responsible Resource Development, including world class safety for energy transportation.
• The Ministers agreed that important progress is being made in implementing regulatory reform in a way that ensures the environment is protected, supporting sustainable long‐term economic growth and job creation. Governments will continue to implement regulatory reform;
• The provincial and territorial governments agreed to work with the federal government in support of Canada’s commitment to establish new mandatory reporting standards for Canadian extractive companies with a view to enhancing transparency of payments made to governments;
• The Ministers agreed that meaningful action has been undertaken to enhance Aboriginal engagement and that such efforts must continue to ensure Aboriginal communities benefit fully from responsible resource development; and
• The Ministers agreed to continue discussions throughout the next year on elements that underpin investment in resource projects across Canada, such as; building safe and secure infrastructure; diversifying markets; investing in innovation, technology, and renewable energy; improving energy efficiency; strengthening environmental protection, community engagement, and the mining and energy sectors’ social licence to operate; and improving transparency and accountability in the extractive sector.
Energy innovation was also highlighted as critical to maintaining Canada’s competitiveness in global markets and meeting our environmental goals. Provinces and territories welcomed the
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Government of Canada’s plan to convene regional roundtables to encourage stronger collaboration and partnerships on energy innovation.
During the mining meeting, the Ministers endorsed the Mining Sector Performance Report 2013, which highlights the important role mining plays in Canada’s economy and for communities. The report documents marked improvements in the industry’s environmental and social performance. The Ministers also discussed effective ways to introduce innovative technology in the mining sector through the Green Mining Initiative.
The Ministers also discussed implementation of the plan for Responsible Resource Development, which streamlines reviews of major projects by ensuring more predictable and timely reviews, reducing duplication across jurisdictions, strengthening environmental protection, and enhancing consultations with Aboriginal peoples, and strengthening marine and pipeline safety.
The Ministers will reconvene next year in Sudbury, Ontario for the 2014 Energy and Mines Ministers’ conference.
Nunavut Impact Review Board appoints temporary Chair
The Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) would like to advise parties that Ms. Elizabeth Copland, Chairperson, has decided to stand for election to the Nunavut Legislative Assembly in the October 28, 2013 election. Ms. Copland will therefore be taking a leave of absence from the NIRB commencing September 13th and extending through the completion of the election campaign on October 28, 2013.
Ms. Copland has notified the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development that, should she be elected to the Legislative Assembly on October 28th, she will resign from the NIRB prior to taking office as required by the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act. Should she be unsuccessful, she will resume her chairperson duties with the NIRB after advising the Minister further in writing.
While Ms. Copland is on leave, the NIRB’s Vice‐Chairperson Mr. Phillip Kadlun will assume all Chairperson duties in an acting assignment for the Board. All correspondence for the NIRB’s Chairperson during this time period may be directed to Mr. Kadlun by way of the NIRB’s office:
Nunavut Impact Review Board, P.O. Box 1360, Cambridge Bay, NU X0B 0C0. Phone: 1‐866‐233‐3033, Fax: 867‐983‐2594, Email: [email protected]
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Eric Charles Prosh, Ph.D., P.Geo. (1957 – 2013)
We were deeply saddened to note the passing of Eric Prosh, Director of Minerals & Petroleum Resources with the Government of Nunavut. Eric died suddenly on September 3rd while travelling through Ottawa en route to Iqaluit.
Eric’s experience in mineral exploration and geology is diverse, and strongly rooted in the north. He had many years of mineral industry experience, in exploration both domestically and internationally, and in advanced consultancy to the exploration and mine reclamation sectors. His ties to northern geoscience extend nearly 30 years, in the form of scholarly work in the Paleozoic rocks of the islands of the High Arctic.
He had a broad knowledge of mineral policy and practice both nationally and in Nunavut, and direct experience over the past number of years working with the applicable Nunavut agencies, including the Canada‐Nunavut Geociences Office. He had a profound understanding of mineral exploration and exploitation activity in the territory, related geoscience activity and ongoing research needs, and the broader range of educational and outreach programs.
Born in Montreal, Eric was schooled at Queens University and the University of Western Ontario, and completed his postdoctoral fellowship at McGill. He is survived by his sister Linda, who lives with her family near North Bay.
Eric’s keen intelligence and dedication to science have been instrumental to the development of Nunavut’s resource industry. His quick wit, monstrous vocabulary, and often sardonic views on life will be missed by all who knew him.
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Member News Releases this past month
Links are live in the following news releases issued by our member companies this past month.
• Diavik Mine rescue team wins at regional competition (September 13, 2013) Diavik Diamond Mines Inc., operator of the Diavik Diamond Mine, is pleased to announce its mine rescue team has won the National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition’s underground event held earlier this month in Fernie, British Columbia. Click for more
• Avalon Files Final Base Shelf Prospectus and US Registration Statement (September 12, 2013) Avalon Rare Metals Inc. is pleased to announce that … it has now filed a final base shelf prospectus with the securities commissions … Click for more
• Olivut Resources Ltd. Funding Update (September 12, 2013) Olivut Resources Ltd. is pleased to provide an exploration and funding update. A low level helimag geophysical program is currently underway on the HOAM project over selected high priority areas. … Click for more
• Canadian Zinc and Messina Minerals Announce Agreement on Proposed Acquisition and Private Placement (September 12, 2013) Canadian Zinc Corporation and Messina Minerals Inc. are pleased to announce Canadian Zinc will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Messina in exchange for common shares … Click for more
• Diavik, Tlicho Government Renew Participation Agreement (September 11, 2013) Diavik Diamond Mines Inc., operator of the Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories, and the Tlicho Government are pleased to announce the renewal of the Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. − Tlicho Government Participation Agreement. Click for more
• Seabridge Gold Intercepts Rich Bornite Zone at KSM Project (September 10, 2013) Grade continues to rise as drilling on Deep Kerr Core Zone intersects 69 meters of 1.78% copper and 1.14 g/T gold. Click for more
• Kivalliq Announces Positive Metallurgical Results from J4 Zone and Ore Sorting Studies Vancouver, British Columbia (September 11, 2013) – Kivalliq Energy Corporation today provided an update on ongoing metallurgical and beneficiation studies for Kivalliq’s 340,268 acre Angilak Property in Nunavut Territory. Click for more.
• Bioenergy: Areva Wins a Contract for a Co‐Generation Power Plant in France (September 10, 2013) AREVA, in consortium with a French industrial boiler supplier Leroux & Lotz Technologies, has been selected by neoen, an electricity producer from renewable energies, following a call for tender for the construction of a biomass co‐generation power plant in Commentry, France (Allier department), for an amount worth 55 million Euros. Click for more.
• Baffinland and Qikiqtani Inuit Sign Mary River Agreements (September 6, 2013) The Qikiqtani Inuit Association and Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation are pleased to announce they have reached agreement on an Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement and Commercial Production Lease associated with the proposed Mary River mine. Click for more
• Kennady Diamonds Intersects Kimberlite at South End of Faraday Lake (September 9, 2013) Kennady Diamonds Inc. is pleased to announce that four drill holes have intersected kimberlite in geophysical anomalies at the south end of Faraday Lake, NWT. Click for more
• Peregrine Provides Chidliak Update And Announces Discovery Of Three New Kimberlites (September 09, 2013) Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. is pleased to provide an update on activities at its 100 percent‐owned Chidliak project, located 120 kilometres from Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. Click for more
• 2013 Geochemical Program Prioritizes Lac 50 Trend Drill Targets and Identifies New Zones (September 9, 2013) Kivalliq Energy Corporation today provided an update on activities conducted as part of the 2013 season at Kivalliq’s 340,268 acre Angilak Property in Nunavut Territory. Click for more
• Cameco Provides Update on the Cigar Lake Project Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (September 9, 2013) – Cameco provided an update today on the Cigar Lake uranium mining project in northern Saskatchewan. Click for more.
• Canadian Zinc Receives Permits from Parks Canada for Prairie Creek Mine Access Road (September 5, 2013) Canadian Zinc Corporation is very pleased to announce that Parks Canada has issued a Land Use
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Permit and Water Licence for the construction and operation of … the access road which passes through the Nahanni National Park Reserve. Click for more
• Dominion Diamond Corporation Reports Fiscal 2014 Second Quarter Results (Sept 4, 2013) Dominion Diamond Corporation today announced its second quarter results for the period ending July 31, 2013. Robert Gannicott, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are well pleased with the performance … Click for more
• Canadian Zinc Commencing New Drill Program At Prairie Creek (September 4, 2013) Canadian Zinc Corporation is pleased to report a new diamond drill exploration program is set to commence at the Company’s Prairie Creek Project, Northwest Territories. Five drill holes totalling … Click for more
• Areva Signs Services Contract with the American Utility PSEG Nuclear September 04, 2013 – AREVA has signed a long‐term contract with the PSEG Nuclear for outage services for the three reactors at the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear generating stations in Salem County, New Jersey. Click for more.
• Newmont Appoints Laurie Brlas as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer DENVER (September 3, 2013) – Newmont Mining Corporation announced the appointment of Laurie Brlas as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 9, 2013. Click for more.
• First Vehicle Arrives At Renard Project Site Via New Permanent Road (September 3, 2013) Stornoway Diamond Corporation is pleased to announce the opening of the Renard Mine Road to all‐season vehicle traffic for the first time … allowing full transit of construction vehicles to the Renard project site. Click for more
• Kennady Diamonds Final Step‐out Drilling – Intersects Kimberlite at Kelvin (September 3, 2013) Kennady Diamonds Inc. is pleased to announce that kimberlite has been intersected in the final two step‐out drill holes on strike north‐west of Kelvin kimberlite. Click for more
• Tamerlane Files Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2013 (August 29, 2013) Tamerlane Ventures Inc. is pleased to announce the filing of its interim condensed consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion & analysis for months ended June 30 … Click for more
• Elgin Mining Files Technical Report For Björkdal Gold Mine (August 28, 2013) Elgin Mining Inc. has filed of a technical report dated August 28, 2013 and entitled “NI 43‐101 Technical Report for the Björkdal Gold Mine, Sweden”. Click for more
• Tyhee Announces Debt Settlement Transaction (August 28, 2013) Tyhee Gold Corp. is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with a creditor of the Company to settle indebtedness in the aggregate amount of $45,169.16 by issuing 645,274 common shares …Click for more
• MMG reports US$35.9 million first half profit (August 28, 2013) MMG Limited is pleased to report its financial results for the first half 2013. 2013 first half revenue impacted by lower copper, zinc and gold prices. Click for more
• Elgin Mining Announces Private Placement Offering And Bridge Loan Facility (August 27, 2013) Elgin Mining Inc. today announced an offering of up to 24,600,000 units of Elgin Mining at a price of $0.12 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $2,952,000. Click for more
• Kennady Diamonds Step‐out Drilling Intersects over 70 meters of Kimberlite at Kelvin(August 26, 2013) Kennady Diamonds Inc. is pleased to announce that over 70 meters of kimberlite has been intersected in step‐out drilling on strike to the north‐west of the main Kelvin kimberlite. Click for more
• Tamerlane Granted CCAA Protection, Announces Entry into a Term Sheet for up to approximately $1 million of DIP Financing and Appointment of Financial Advisor (August 26, 2013) Tamerlane Ventures Inc. announces that … the Initial Order under the Companies’ Creditors’ Arrangement Act sought by the Company was made … Click for more
• North Arrow Announces a $5.3 Million Private Placement Financing (August 26, 2013) North Arrow Minerals Inc. is pleased to announce it intends to complete a non‐brokered private placement of up to 7,000,000 shares at a price of 50 cents per share for total gross proceeds of $3,500,000. Click for more.
• Tamerlane Files for CCAA Protection (August 22, 2013) Tamerlane Ventures Inc. announced today that … the Board of Directors has determined to file an application under the Companies’ Creditors’ Arrangement Act (Canada) … Click for more
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• Kennady Diamonds Step‐out Drilling Intersects over 80 meters of Kimberlite at Kelvin – $1.5M Private Placement Closes (August 21, 2013) Kennady Diamonds Inc. is pleased to announce that over 80 meters of kimberlite has been intersected in … the main Kelvin kimberlite. Click for more
• Avalon Files Preliminary Base Shelf Prospectus and US Registration Statement (Aug. 22, 2013) Avalon Rare Metals Inc. is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary base shelf prospectus with the securities commissions in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except Quebec, and a registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission which has not yet become effective. Click for more.
• Sabina Announces Positive Results from the George Project at Back River Vancouver, BC (August 22, 2013) is pleased to announce positive drilling results at the Lone Cow Pond South deposit on the George property on its 100% owned Back River project in Nunavut. Click for more.
• Canadian Zinc Announces Closing of C$4 Million Bought Deal Flow‐Through Private Placement Vancouver, British Columbia (August 20, 2013) – Canadian Zinc Corporation is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced bought deal private placement of flow‐through shares with Canaccord Genuity Corp. Click for more.
• Dominion Diamond Corporation’s Fiscal 2014 Second Quarter Results to be released Wednesday, September 4, 2013 (August 21, 2013) Dominion Diamond Corporation will release its Fiscal 2014 Second Quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2013, after market hours on Wednesday, September 4th, 2013. Click for more
• Seabridge Gold Closes In On Second High‐Grade Core Zone Discovery at KSM (August 20, 2013) Seabridge Gold today announced that results from the first three holes testing for a high‐grade core zone below the Iron Cap deposit on its 100%‐owned KSM project have found strong evidence to support the potential for a major discovery. Click.
• Fortune Minerals announces closing of the second tranche of the Procon Resources strategic investment LONDON, ON, (Aug. 20, 2013) Fortune Minerals Limited is pleased to report that it has closed the second and final tranche of the private placement related to the previously announced strategic investment by Procon Resources Inc. Click for more.
• North Arrow Closes Acquisition of the Mel and Luxx Diamond Projects, Nunavut(August 19, 2013) North Arrow Minerals Inc. is pleased to announce that it has closed the acquisition of a 100% interest in the Mel and Luxx diamond projects, Nunavut. Click for more
• Stornoway Announces Appointment To Board Of Directors (August 15, 2013) Stornoway Diamond Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Hume Kyle to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Click for more
• Avalon Reports on Summer Work Program at the Nechalacho Rare Earth Elements Project and Provides Mineral Resource Update (August 15, 2013) Avalon Rare Metals Inc. is pleased to provide a progress update on its summer work program at the Nechalacho Rare Earth Elements Project site, Thor Lake, NWT. Click for more
• Tyhee Announces Non‐Brokered Unit Private Placement (August 14, 2013) Tyhee Gold Corp. is pleased to announce that it will proceed with a non‐brokered private placement of 8 units of the Company at $240,000 per Unit. Click for more
• Seabridge Gold Files Second Quarter 2013 Financial Statements and MD&A Toronto, Canada (August 14, 2013) – Seabridge Gold reported today that it has filed interim financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 on SEDAR. Click for more.
• Fortune Minerals reports second quarter financial results LONDON, ON (August 14, 2013) – Fortune Minerals Limited reports that its consolidated financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2013 have been filed and are available on SEDAR. Click for more.
• Canadian Zinc Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2013 Vancouver, British Columbia (August 1, 2013) – Canadian Zinc Corporation announces its financial results for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2013. Click for more.
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• Manson Creek Closes the Option of the Up Town Gold Project, NWT (August 12, 2013) Manson Creek Resources Ltd. is pleased to announce that the option of the Up Town Gold Project by Petro‐Occidental Capital Corp., now named North Sur Resources Inc. has closed. Click
• Elgin Mining Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results Vancouver, British Columbia (August 12, 2013) Elgin Mining Inc. reports its financial and operational results for the three months ended June 30, 2013. Click for more.
• Kivalliq Energy Corporation Launches Updated Corporate Website We invite you to visit Kivalliq’s newly redesigned and updated website. Click here to be redirected.
• Sabina Gold & Silver Reports Q2 Financial Results $94.2 million in cash and equivalents at June 30, 2013 Vancouver, BC (August 9, 2013) Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. announced today its financial results for the interim period ended June 30, 2013. “During the second quarter, drilling at Back River continued to be successful in further defining our resources at the project,” said Rob Pease President & CEO. Click for more.
• Seabridge Discovers Large, Higher‐Grade Copper‐Gold Core Zone at KSM (August 12,2013) – Seabridge Gold announced today that it has discovered a very large, higher‐grade core zone at Deep Kerr on its 100%‐owned KSM project in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. Click for more.
• Kennady Diamonds Announces Exceptional Diamond Recoveries from Kennady North Diamond Project Toronto, Ontario (August 6, 2013) – Kennady Diamonds Inc. is very pleased to announce exceptional diamond recovery results from samples of drill core from the Kelvin and Faraday kimberlites located at the Kennady North diamond project in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Click for more.
• Kennady Diamonds Intersects 116 meters of Kimberlite at Kelvin Toronto, Ontario(August 7, 2013) Kennady Diamonds Inc. is pleased to announce that the first five Kelvin infill drill holes have intersected over widths ranging from 21.49 meters to 116.10 meters. Click for more.
• North Arrow Drills Kimberlite In Nine of Ten Holes at the Pikoo Diamond Project, Saskatchewan(August 07) North Arrow Minerals Inc. is pleased to announce that hypabyssal kimberlite has been intersected in nine of ten drill holes from a recently completed drilling program at the Company’s Pikoo diamond project. Click for more.
• Japan Canada Oil Sands Limited is now a Hatfield Client (Aug 07, 2013) Hatfield Consultants is pleased to announce that we are providing environmental consulting services to a new client, Japan Canada Oil Sands Limited (JACOS). Click for more.
• Stornoway Provides Update On Exploration Joint Ventures (August 7, 2013) Stornoway Diamond Corporation is pleased to provide an update on recent activities at certain non‐core exploration properties under option to North Arrow Minerals Inc. Click for more.
• Cameco Reports Second Quarter Financial Results (August 1, 2013) Cameco today reported its consolidated financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Click for more.
• Canadian Zinc Announces C$4 Million Bought Deal Flow‐Through Private Placement(August 1, 2013) Vancouver, British Columbia – Canadian Zinc Corporation is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp., pursuant to which Canaccord has agreed to purchase as underwriter for resale 6,460,000 flow‐through common shares click for more
• Nighthawk Files Technical Report on Colomac Property (August 1, 2013) Nighthawk Gold Corp. is pleased to announce that it has filed a technical report pursuant to National Instrument 43‐101, entitled “Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate Update on the Colomac Property of the Indin Lake Project, Indin Lake Belt, Northwest Territories, Canada” click for more
• Avalon Reports Promising Initial Results from Nechalacho Project Metallurgical Process Optimization Work(August 1, 2013) Avalon Rare Metals Inc. is pleased to provide a progress update on its Nechalacho Rare Earth Elements Project, Thor Lake, NWT (the “Project”). The Company has been focusing on optimizing the Project development model outlined in its Feasibility Study click for more
• Sabina’s Back River News – Engaging the Kitikmeot (July 2013) Welcome to the summer 2013 edition of Back River News – the Back River Project community newsletter. Back River News provides up‐to‐date
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Project information as well as articles on the people working for the Project, our community relations work and mining in general. Click for more.
• Peregrine Provides Corporate Update (July 29, 2013) At the request of IIROC, on behalf of the Toronto Stock Exchange, Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. (“Peregrine”) advises shareholders today that there are no corporate developments to report. Click for more
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Mines & Promising Northwest Territories Mine Projects
The following table describes a number of leading mineral development projects in the NWT.
Project Name Owner(s) Commodity Description Status Ekati Mine Dominion Diamond
Corporation, Chuck Fipke and Stu Blusson
Diamonds Canada’s first and largest diamond mine, 310 km. NE of Yellowknife. Open pit and underground. Mine life to 2019. Workforce approximately 1,500.
Sept news release provides encouraging news on diamond sales, but also indicates a plan is underway to try to extend the Ekati mine life by 10‐15 years.
Diavik Mine Rio Tinto and Dominion Diamonds
Diamonds Canada’s largest diamond producer, 300 km NE of Yellowknife. Mine life to 2023. Became all underground mine in 2012. Workforce approximately 1,000.
For the first half of the calendar year 2013, Diavik produced 3.5 million carats from 1.0 million tonnes of ore processed for an average grade of 3.41 cts/tonne valued at over $100/ct.
Snap Lake Mine De Beers Diamonds Canada’s first all underground diamond mine. 220 kilometres NE of Yellowknife. Mine life to 2028. Workforce approximately 750.
2012 Socio‐economic report released has been released.
Cantung Mine North American Tungsten
Tungsten, copper Cantung is in the mountains of western Northwest Territories, ~300 km by road NE of Watson Lake, Yukon. Mine life to 2014.
March 1 news release reports new zone of mineralization discovered near mine workings. New CEO announced.
Nechalacho Avalon Rare Metals Rare earth metals Proposed underground mine 100km SE of Yellowknife. Estimated mine jobs: 200. Target for production start up remains late 2016 with initial product sales anticipated for 2017.
July 26 MVEIRB recommends project advance to permitting and licensing phase.
NICO Fortune Minerals Ltd. Cobalt‐gold‐bismuth‐copper
Proposed open pit and underground mine located 50 km NE of Wha Ti. Estimated mine jobs: 150
Federal and Tlicho Gov’t approved NICO project proceed to regulatory phase. New strategic investment announced with Procon Resources. Fortune received Tlicho Land Access Permit, which provides access to Tlicho Lands for the project, and will support site preparations at NICO this summer.
Yellowknife Gold
Tyhee NWT Corp Gold Proposed open pit and underground mine of 2 deposits (Ormsby and Nicholas Lake) about 90 km NE of Yellowknife. Estimated 4,000 tpd. Est. mine jobs: 238
July 23, Tyhee NWT Corp requested a 6 month adjournment to the EA for the Yellowknife Gold Project as the most prudent action to take in this exceptionally challenging equity market.
Prairie Creek Canadian Zinc Corporation
Lead‐zinc‐silver Proposed underground mine 120 km west of Ft. Simpson. Estimated mine jobs: 220
Parks Canada granted land use permit and water license to construct their road through the Park. Project is now waiting on its water license, the last needed to begin construction and operation of the mine.
Gahcho Kué De Beers & Mountain Province
Diamonds Proposed open‐pit diamond mine approximately 180 km ENE of Yellowknife, NT. Estimated mine jobs: 360. Indicated resource increased 12% from 50.5 million carats to 56.6 million carats. Inferred resource increased 80% from 10.3 million carats to 18.5 million carats.
July 19 MVEIRB panel released positive Panel EA report recommending project move to licensing. Gahcho Kué Joint Venture signed socio‐economic agreement with and NWT Gov’t June 28, and IBA with NSMA July 10.
Pine Point Tamerlane Ventures Lead‐zinc Company proposes underground mine east of Hay River, NT using freeze technology for water management. Estimated mine
January news releases indicate financing tranche for $1.7m complete. In February, new experienced miner John Key
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jobs: 225 appointed as CEO.
Courageous Lake
Seabridge Resources Gold Proposed open pit mine 240 km northeast of Yellowknife. 6.5 million oz proven and probable reserves. (Positive Preliminary Feasibility Study July 2012)
New 5‐year land use permit issued December 28 to allow up to 700 drill holes.
Selwyn Selwyn Chihong Zinc, lead Proposed underground mine in Yukon on NWT border and access is through NWT. Agreements signed with NWT (Sahtu) Aboriginal land corporations.
Selwyn Chihong has acquired full control of the project from Selwyn Resources.
Mines & Promising Nunavut Mine Projects
The following table describes a number of leading mineral development projects in Nunavut.
Project Owner(s) Commodity Description Status
Meadowbank Gold Mine
Agnico‐Eagle Mines Gold In operation since 2010. Open pit mine located in the Kivalliq Region, 300 km west of Hudson Bay and 70 km N of Baker Lake. Mine jobs: 450
Payable gold production for 2012 totalled 366,030 oz. Mine life extended to 2018. Est. expenditures for 2013 ‐ $83M.
Mary River Baffinland Iron Mines Iron Proposed open pit mine with railway and port; 936 km N of Iqaluit with 5 known deposits. Estimated construction jobs: 3,500‐ 5,000. Estimated mine jobs: 715
Comments on FEIS Addendum due by October 15, 2013. Baffinland signed Inuit Impact Benefit Agreement with Qikiqtani Inuit Association Sept 9.
Kiggavik AREVA Resources Uranium Proposed uranium mine 80 km W of Baker Lake. Estimated Construction jobs: 750 Estimated mine jobs: 600
AREVA to submit final EIS as September 30 2014, with final public hearings in 2015.
Meliadine Gold Agnico‐Eagle Mines Gold Possible gold mine, 6 deposits, the largest of which is the Tiriganiaq deposit, 25 km NE of Rankin Inlet. Estimated construction jobs: 1000 Estimated mine jobs: 700
AEM to respond to DEIS IRs by August 30, 2013; Comments in response to Type A Water License due September 3, 2013; Est. expenditures for development and exploration for 2013 ‐ $90M.
Hackett River GlencoreXstrata Zinc, Silver, Copper, Lead
Proposed open pit mine. One of largest undeveloped VMS massive sulphide deposits in the world. 104 km SSW of Bathurst Inlet. Estimated construction jobs: 800. Estimated mine jobs: 500
Pre‐feasibility Study initiated in September, 2012; Submission of DEIS scheduled for Q3, 2013. GlencoreXstrata is taking lead on advancing the Bathurst Inlet Road & Port project, with Sabina.
Back River Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.
Gold Approximately 60KM from Hackett River; adjacent to the Wishbone Greenstone belt. Consists of the George and Goose Lake deposits and holds significant gold resources. Estimated construction jobs: 1,600. Estimated mine jobs: 900
Plans to file DEIS by end of 2013. PFS expected to be complete by the end of Q3, 2013.
Izok Corridor Project (with High Lake & Hood River deposits)
MMG Resources Inc. Copper, Zinc, Gold, Silver
High Lake is 1710 hectare, copper‐zinc‐silver‐gold property, 190 km ESE of Kugluktuk. Izok is high‐grade zinc‐copper‐lead‐silver deposit, 255 km SW of Kugluktuk. Estimated construction jobs: 1,140
MMG examining alternative designs to reduce costs, add value, and improve economic viability of the project, and will provide revised project description to NIRB by December, 2013.
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Estimated mine jobs: 710
ULU & Lupin Elgin Mining Inc. Gold Located 285 km SE of Kugluktuk. Lupin mine: past production; 3.7 million oz. ULU deposit: indicated mineral resource; 751,000 tonnes
Lupin exploration camp shut down on April 29, 2013.
Roche Bay Advanced Exploration Inc.
Iron Over 500 mt of Indicated Resources within 6 km of a natural deep water harbour at Roche Bay. Estimated construction jobs: 450 Estimated mine jobs: 370 ‐ 380
Positive Feasibility Study August 10, 2012. Announced opportunities for infrastructure support in construction of LNG power plant & port facility, February 5, 2013.
Chidliak Peregrine Diamonds Ltd.
Diamonds Located 180 km S of Pangnirtung and 120 kilometres from Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut. Contains 64 known diamond‐hosting formations.
CH‐6 bulk sample scheduled to be processed for diamond recovery Q4, 2013. Sept release states 3 new kimberlites discovered this summer bring total to 64.
Doris North/ Hope Bay
TMAC Resources Gold Proposed gold mines 130 km S of Cambridge Bay; property covers the majority of the Hope Bay Greenstone Belt. Estimated mine jobs: 300
NIRB recommends approval of Type A Water License renewal for 10‐year period on August 16, 2013.
Angilak Kivalliq Energy Corp. Uranium 340,268 acre property located SW of Baker Lake; Hosts the high‐grade Lac 50 Trend deposit; 43.3 Mlb inferred resource at 0.69% U308.
Kivalliq acquired property in 2008. 87,500 m on exploration and resource drilling to date. 2013 drill program planned.
Jericho Shear Diamonds Ltd. Diamonds Project to reassess viability of reopening the former diamond mine, 255 km SSE of Kugluktuk.
Work on project halted.
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