Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There is mining exploration going on in the Baffin at this time. There is no immediate prospects. However, for new mines if some significant base metals, for instances, are found, it would take a minimum of 5 to 10 years before any substantial work would be initiated. There has been some exploration for kimberlite. Some have been found but without any valuable substance found in them. As well, there is at this time, still no significant oil and gas discoveries been made at that region. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 615-13(4): Mining Potential In Baffin Area
In the Legislative Assembly on October 7th, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 615-13(4): Mining Potential In Baffin Area
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 6th, 1997
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