Mineral Exploration in Nunavut, 1999

Nunavut’s mineral potential is substantial, which is why large and small companies are investing millions of dollars for prospecting and exploration in the volcanic and metamorphic rock of the Canadian Shield, particularly for gold, and more recently diamonds. This map locates the main exploration sites in 1998.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 21:42 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 21:42 (UTC)
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title_fr Exploration minérale au Nunavut, 1999
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