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The Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) recognizes the potential of mineral exploration and mining activities as a possible avenue for future economic and social development for the Gwich’in people. This includes the generation of revenue, employment opportunities, training, and business and investment opportunities. As such, the GTC aims to promote mineral exploration and mining development within the Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA).
Few people realize just how important mining is in our civilization, but just about everything around us comes from minerals or was built using tools made from minerals. Many of the things we need to live, and most of those that make life more comfortable, depend directly or indirectly on minerals taken from the earth. Food and water supply, shelter, clothing, health aids, transportation and communication, and a wide variety of products that we use every day all depend on the mining industry. (Produced by the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines, 2008)
This study is an economic analysis of the pending loss of mineral, oil, and gas production in the Northwest Territories with some concern and to learn what we can about the implications of a diminished resource sector. What will economic life look like when the resource sector is no longer a dominant part of the territory’s economic landscape?
Click on the link to automatically download the 2019 zip file containing the expanded and improved digital Nunavut Assessment Drill Database. This is the first drill hole database of its kind for Nunavut - making public geoscience more widely available. This project was fully funded by the Geological Survey of Canada through a Natural Resources Canada GEM (Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals) grant.The project was also assisted by contributions of digital data from Peregrine Diamonds Ltd., Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd., and Auryn Resources Inc. The NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines greatly appreciates this support.
The attached contains results of a search conducted into various annual Federal Government Northern Affairs Department reports from 1961 to 1975, and summarizes information found on road and airport support for resource development. It becomes apparent that the Federal Government provided strong support for resource development and specific resource projects in the North from 1961-1975.The trail grows cold after that.
The transportation infrastructure deficit is the primary driver for the significant cost premium for companies interested in discovering and developing remote northern deposits.
Infrastructure deficit adds significant costs and creates an un-level playing field that hinders growth and competitiveness: Exploration costs up to 6 x higher, Mine capital costs up to 2.5 times, and Mine operating costs 30 to 60% higher
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Exploration and mining activity can bring benefits to the territory of Nunavut and its residents. The regulatory processes in force in Nunavut are designed to encourage orderly and timely development of the territory’s untapped mineral resources, in a manner that will benefit Nunavummiut and minimize impacts on the environment.
This guide has been produced by the Government of Canada and is intended to assist in navigating the legislation, regulations and key organizations involved in mineral exploration, development and mining on Crown lands in Nunavut.
English: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1646150429835/1646150507116
French: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/fra/1646150429835/1646150507116
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Repurposing the Diavik Mine: An Investigation into Costs for Alternative Use of the Diavik Mine Camp and Key Supporting Infrastructure
Report prepared and finalized: June 2023