Nunavut Mining Symposium set to showcase territory’s top industry – Nunatsiaq News
April 01, 2014
Mining in Nunavut poses challenges unlike anywhere else.
If you’re up to the task, the Nunavut Mining Symposium, April 7 to April 10, offers a chance to get involved and learn about the industry’s future promise
The theme for this year’s 17th edition, “Making the Grade,” reflects on the territory’s mining projects which, according to symposium organizers, are close to breaking through after years of drilling, sampling and planning to prove their worth.
“Of course, we’re at the mercy of worldwide commodity prices, and there’s a natural cycle to a lot of these things, so timing is important as well,” said Bernie MacIsaac, co-chair of the symposium’s steering committee.
The symposium is packed with presentations by industry, government agencies and organizations across the territory connected with mining.
More than 400 delegates are expected this year at Iqaluit’s Frobisher Inn, which will host presentations and networking activities. A gala banquet and awards night will close the symposium at the Iqaluit curling club.
