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Nunavut

Nunavut is Canada's newest, largest and northernmost territory, with its capital at Iqaluit. Created on April 1, 1999, through the division of the Northwest Territories, it covers about two-million square kilometres – roughly one-fifth of Canada's total land area – yet has a population of fewer than 40 000 people, making it one of the most sparsely populated jurisdictions in the world. The territory's economy is anchored by mining, government services, fishing and traditional activities, with significant mineral exploration focused on gold, diamonds, iron ore, copper and silver. Nunavut hosts several operating mines and advanced exploration projects, supported by its substantial resource base across the Canadian Arctic archipelago. The territory is governed under a public government system that incorporates Inuit values and perspectives, reflecting the fact that about 85% of its population is Inuit. Infrastructure challenges, including limited road networks and reliance on air and seasonal sea transport, shape the economics of resource development. Nunavut's strategic location and mineral wealth have attracted international mining investment, positioning the territory as an emerging frontier for base and precious metals exploration. The creation of Nunavut represented the largest land-claims settlement in Canadian history and established a new model for Indigenous self-governance in the circumpolar north.

Nunavut News


Copper mineralisation
American West Metals says PFS on Canada's newest copper project imminent
24th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After spending additional time to refine a processing flowsheet, mine plan and other aspects, ASX-listed American West Metals says it is making progress on a prefeasibility study (PFS) for the... 


Future Fuels' uranium project locations in Canada
AI-assisted mapping uncovers new compelling uranium target for Future Fuels in Canada
17th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Future Fuels has identified multiple high-priority exploration targets across its Hornby Basin uranium project, in Nunavut, using an AI-assisted prospectivity mapping programme. The... 


Québec
Canada invests in Arctic infrastructure to bring critical minerals to market
22nd May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The government of Canada is making strategic investments to advance Canada's critical minerals potential, reinforce Arctic sovereignty and create long–term economic prosperity for northern and... 


B2Gold's Goose mine, in Canada
B2Gold expects 10koz lower Q2 production after fire damage
20th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed B2Gold has developed a preliminary revised mill processing plan for the Goose mine, in Kitikmeot Region, Nunavut, Canada, following a fire incident on April 16. While the... 


Minister Tim Hodgson at the PDAC Convention this week
Canada sharpens critical minerals pitch at PDAC Convention
4th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada used the global stage at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention to sharpen its pitch as a critical minerals superpower, unveiling new funding vehicles,... 


The Goose mine site
B2Gold achieves commercial production at its Goose mine
7th October 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Vancouver-headquartered B2Gold Corp has declared commercial production at its Goose mine, in Nunavut, Canada. The mine is part of the company's Black River Gold District and is expected to... 


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Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update
19th September 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

B2Gold has lowered its 2025 output forecast for the Goose mine. 


B2Gold trims Goose output guidance, but reaffirms 2025 group forecast
B2Gold trims Goose output guidance, but reaffirms 2025 group forecast
15th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian gold miner B2Gold has lowered its 2025 output forecast for the Goose mine, in Nunavut, owing to crushing plant constraints, but reaffirmed its consolidated production guidance of 970 000... 


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Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

B2Gold has poured first gold at its Goose mine. 


B2Gold pours first gold at Goose mine
B2Gold pours first gold at Goose mine
1st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-listed B2Gold has poured first gold at its Goose mine in Nunavut, officially starting production at its first Canadian operation and expanding the company’s global footprint. The mine,... 


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Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada – update
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

B2Gold is closing in on a key milestone, with the first gold pour expected by the end of June. 


URC secures royalty on Forum’s Aberdeen project in Thelon basin
28th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Publicly traded uranium royalty and streaming company Uranium Royalty Corp (URC) has announced the acquisition of a 2.0% gross overriding royalty on the Aberdeen project in Nunavut, operated by... 


B2Gold completed its 2025 ice road campaign, which is a critical logistical undertaking for the Nunavut mine, one month ahead of schedule.
B2Gold nears first gold pour at Goose project
8th May 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner B2Gold is closing in on a key milestone at its Goose project in Nunavut, with the first gold pour expected by the end of next month. The Vancouver-based miner said on... 


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Back River Gold – Goose mine gold project, Canada
18th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A total of $32-million is budgeted for exploration at the Back River gold district in 2025, of which $21-million is allocated to the Goose project.  


B2Gold reaffirms C$1.54bn estimate for Goose project, eyes mill expansion
B2Gold reaffirms C$1.54bn estimate for Goose project, eyes mill expansion
28th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner B2Gold has reaffirmed its C$1.54-billion construction and mine development cost estimate for the Goose project in the Nunavut region, and has revealed that it is evaluating a... 


Drilling under way by Arrow Minerals in the Northwest Territories.
Ottawa injects C$420 000 into Northern mining investment push
7th March 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The federal government is committing up to C$420 000 to bolster mining investment across Canada’s North, aiming to attract domestic and international interest to the region’s resource sector.... 


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