The equivalent of Comex in Nunavut say no to mine expansion. Review board says no to Baffinland
Recommendation against Mary River mine expansion ends nearly four-year review process; final decision lies with federal government.
The Nunavut Impact Review Board has recommended federal Northern Affairs Minister Daniel Vandal reject Baffinland Iron Mines Corp.’s proposed Mary River mine expansion, saying it has the potential to cause damage to marine mammals, caribou and other wildlife.
The board released its decision Friday evening, ending a four-year review process that saw a public hearing dragged out between 2019 and 2021 due to COVID-19 and scheduling problems.
Vandal’s office now has 90 days to review the board’s recommendation and approve or deny the project.
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