Nunavut review board weighs an extension to a gold mine near Rankin Inlet
Some regional groups are concerned about the impact on wildlife of proposals to add wind turbines and and airstrip.
July 7, 2022
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A proposal by Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. to extend the life of the Meliadine gold mine near Rankin Inlet by adding wind turbines, underground mining and possibly an airstrip requires more assessment, the Nunavut Impact Review Board says.
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