Resources and Publications
Northwest Territories/Nunavut Chamber of Mines
The chamber's goals are to promote the industry and the north to northerners, Canadians, and the world at large. It speaks out on industry opportunities, concerns and issues. It advises governments, investors, the media, educational institutions, and the public on industry positions and initiatives. You can find out more about the chamber by going to its website: www.miningnorth.com
Socio-Economic Monitoring Committees
The division of Minerals and Petroleum Resources co-ordinates the three regional Socio-Economic Monitoring Committees (SEMC) in the territory. These SEMCs were established to assess the health of our communities through a regional monitoring approach in collaboration with the Government of Canada, hamlets, industry, Regional Inuit Associations, and other interested parties.
Canada/Nunavut Geoscience Office
The mandate of the Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office is to:
- Supply geoscience information and expertise in Nunavut in support of responsible exploration and development of mineral and energy resources;
- Build and maintain geoscience capacity and expertise in Nunavut;
- Provide geoscience training opportunities, public outreach, and communicate an awareness of Earth Science to Nunavummiut.
Find our more about the office here.
Nunavut Mineral Exploration, Mining and Geoscience Overview
The Nunavut Mineral Exploration, Mining and Geoscience Overview is a valuable resource that provides information on all the mineral exploration and mining projects in Nunavut. It also details the government and land claim organizations that are involved in regulating the mineral industry.
Nunavut Mineral Exploration, Mining and Geoscience Overview 2018
Nunavut Mineral Exploration, Mining and Geoscience Overview Map 2018
Nunavut Mineral Exploration, Mining and Geoscience Overview 2020
Nunavut Mineral Exploration, Mining and Geoscience Overview Map 2020
Uranium Policy Statement
The Government of Nunavut regards mining as an important potential source of revenues to meet the needs of Nunavut’s growing population and also as a potential source of employment and associated skills development for Nunavummiut. In June 2012, the Government of Nunavut released a policy statement on uranium mining after a series of public uranium forums across the territory. You can find the Nunavut Uranium Policy Statement below.
Petroleum Maps of Nunavut
These maps show the historic oil and gas discoveries of Nunavut.
Nunavut Petroleum Map
Nunavut Oil and Gas Discoveries
Nunavut Petroleum Basins Geology Map
Publications
Nunavut Map Selection (Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada)
Guidelines for Non-Nunavut Residents to Enter for Economic Activities (July 3, 2020)
Nunavut Minerals Industry Career Catalogue
Nunavut Mining Hiring Requirements and Available Talent Forecasts
Mining and Exploration Brochure
Parnautit: A foundation for the future - Mineral Exploration and Mining Strategy
Parnautit: Implementation Report
Consulting with Nunavut Communities Guide
Petroleum Resources in Nunavut Brochure