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Mining North of 60 Message from Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development – John Duncan.................................................................................. 5 Alaska mineral industry overview – Endowed with natural resources, and a bright future......................................................... 6
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Nunavut mineral industry overview – This is where golden opportunities abound....................................................................... 10
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Yukon mineral industry overview – Yukon’s modern mining rush digs in for the long term.................................................... 14
President David Langstaff
The Northwest Territories mineral industry overview – A colourful past influences an exciting future.................................................................... 18
Publisher Jason Stefanik
Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce – Outside looking in – How can Yellowknife tap into the north’s mineral rush?............. 22 NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines – What a rush – New mining projects proposed for the NWT and nunavut.................... 24 Digging up the past – forging a path forward – As Graham Farquharson looks to retirement, he is rewarded for years of service...... 28 Atlas Copco – Safety, innovation and productivity............................................................ 30 Arctic Mission Specialist – Ocean combines the knowledge and equipment to work with the unique conditions of Canada’s north................................ 32 Mineral exploration versus mining – One industry, two sectors looking at the challenges from an exploration perspective............................................ 36 Community and commitment – Donlin Gold is developing one of the world’s largest gold deposits relying on old-fashioned values and mutual respect................ 40 Chances taken – Eagle Plains Resources turns a conversation in to lucrative opportunities.......................................................................... 42 NUNA Group of Companies – Joint ventures and partnerships committed to developing long term business relationships........................................... 46 Looking at the bright side – Sheer determination drives Jericho Diamond Mine forward.......................................... 48 Heavy metal – North American Tungsten Corporation Ltd.’s Cantung Mine, and Mactung Property hold much potential.......................................... 50
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Iron Man – Advanced Explorations Inc. – Progressing towards Nunavut iron ore mine...................................................................... 54
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Unlock the value – Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. advances the Chidliak Project on Baffin Island..................... 58
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Index to advertisers................................................................................................................. 62
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