11 February 2021
Mary River, NU, February 11, 2021 – The blockades at Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation’s (“Baffinland”) Mary River Project has been lifted and Baffinland is in the process of restoring operations at the airstrip and tote road.
This includes employee and contractor transfers, the resumption of food and supply flights, search and rescue flights, and other North Baffin air traffic support services provided using the Mary River airstrip. Mine production is also in the process of resuming.
Throughout this situation, Baffinland’s first priority has been the safety of more than 700 employees who were impacted by the blockades.
“I’d like to express my gratitude to our personnel and their families for their support and patience during what was a challenging time. The health and safety of everyone on our property remains our top priority,” said Brian Penney, CEO of Baffinland. “We welcome the move to a constructive dialogue and hope to work in collaboration with our community partners to find mutually agreeable solutions to the issues that have been raised.”