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Canadian federal minister rejects Nunavut mine expansion

Iron miner Baffinland had hope to build rail and port infrastructure to double the output of its Mary River mine, but faced local opposition.

By David Venn, Nunatsiaq News November 17, 2022
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Federal Northern Affairs Minister Daniel Vandal has rejected Baffinland Iron Mines Corp.’s plan to build a railroad and double its annual shipping output from its Mary River mine.

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