Company commissions its own financial analysis in response to Oceans North
Baffinland Iron Mines Corp.’s Mary River mine is unlikely to survive without a railway to carry greater quantities of ore to Milne Inlet, says a report commissioned by the company.
Report commissioned by Oceans North downplays challenges faced by Baffinland, says chamber of mines
Qikiqtani Inuit Association says Inuit stewardship plan offers a path forward
Several posters referring to mining company as “Bathroomland” were hung around Pond Inlet this week
Hunters and hamlet reps say they need more time to question mine expansion plans
Authorities say public hearings will go ahead despite bomb threats. But local political opposition to holding meetings during the pandemic may halt the process anyway.
Pond Inlet hamlet and hunters and trappers association remain concerned about impact on caribou
Companies announced proposed deal in early January
Trucked route viable, railway route more profitable, financial analysis finds
Nunavut Impact Review Board backtracks after Inuit parties warned restrictions were unconstitutional
Public hearing considering Baffinland’s proposed expansion of Mary River mine
Mail and parcels can still be picked up during new temporary hours
Deal struck by Baffinland and Qikiqtani Inuit Association only selectively dealt with at hearing, hunters say
Public hearing underway to consider proposed Mary River mine expansion
North Baffin hamlets and hunting organizations remain opposed to Mary River’s proposed phase two
Nunavut Eastern Arctic Shipping moves from Valleyfield, Que. to Port of Bécancour
Second time in two months post office has closed because of customer-related incidents
PLATO Testing founder says of working in Nunavut: “if I had a partner up there, I’d do it tomorrow”
TMAC operates the Hope Bay gold property in western Nunavut
Focus is now on marine cable that will run past Nunavik to Chisasibi
Nunavut internet provider now working with Luxembourg-based SES Networks
CanArctic Inuit Networks says it can bring high-speed internet to the territory more cheaply and without depending on Huawei gear
“Agnico Eagle has a track record of success in Nunavut”
Hamlet wants iron ore production increase phased in over four years
Feds rejected bid by Chinese state-owned company in late December
