Nunavut

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 concerns. Recently, proposed uranium mining projects in Nunavut have come under public scrutiny.

Rock Stars: A thunderstorm: where his career began
: Google Glass could be a valuable tool for mining training; PM announces the conclusion of Northwest Territories devolution negotiations; A new gold mining reality series airs in spring 2013
Company profiles: Working together to open Mount Milligan

AMEC and Fluor recently completed EPCM services for the $1.5 billion open-pit copper and gold mine owned by Thompson Creek Metals.
Events: World Resource Investment Conference 2013 Vancouver, British Columbia May 26 & 27, 2013; 2nd Annual Global Sustainable Mining Summit Toronto, Ontario May 28 & 29, 2013; Canadian Mining Expo Timmins, Ontario May 29 & 30, 2013

Recent Nunavut articles

Exploration, Nunavut Bill C-47 brings regulatory hope to Nunavut: The Mining Association of Canada welcomes the tabling of Bill C-47. For Nunavut, this could mean some 4,500 new jobs and a significant increase in development.

December 2012 by Karen Kornelsen
Exploration, Minerals, Technology, Nunavut, Saskatchewan High hopes for isotopes: Uravan Minerals believes geochemistry may hold the key to locating uranium deposits.

June 2011 by Glynis Fediuk