Mineral Resources

Our Role

Nunavut's resource potential is outstanding. It is an exciting time for the territory as exploration work increases in all regions. The Mineral Resources division contributes to sustainable mineral resource development on Nunavut's Crown land.

Our Activities

Mineral Resources is integrated with the Environment, Water Resources, Land Administration, and Field Operations divisions; all within the Operations Directorate. This allows for a coordinated approach to resource development in Nunavut, in support of sustainable development.

Specifically, Mineral Resources does the following:

  • ensures compliance with the Canada Mining Regulations;
  • monitors, assesses and reports on mineral related activities in Nunavut;
  • maintains an archive of Nunavut's mineral exploration and mining history available to clients;
  • jointly manages the Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office;
  • develops mineral exploration and mining policies while serving as an advocate for sustainable mineral development in the territory;
  • contributes to public awareness through schools, community visits and public events;
  • promotes Nunavut as a premier location for mineral-related investment; and
  • provides technical advice during environmental assessments.

Additional Information:

Contact Us

Mineral Resources Manager
Tel: (867) 975-4290
nunavutminerals@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca

District Geologists
Qikiqtani/Baffin
Tel: (867) 975-4569
geokitikmeot@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca
geobaffin@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca

Kivalliq
Tel: (867) 975-4569
geokivalliq@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca

Kitikmeot
Tel: (867) 975-4292
geokitikmeot@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca

Mineral Archives Administrator
Tel: (867) 975-4293
nunavutarchives@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca

AANDC-NRO
Mineral Resources Division
PO Box 2200
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0

Staff Geologists
Laura Lee Tobicoe
Tel: (867)975-4291
tobicoell@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca

Steve Sharpe
Tel: (867)975-4279
sharpes@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca