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1. Baffin Bay narwhal population distribution and numbers: aerial surveys in the Canadian High Arctic, 2002-04

Author

Richard, P.R., Laake, J.L., Hobbs, R.C., Heide-Jorgensen, M.P., Asselin, N.C., and Cleator, H.

Subjects
Baffin Island -- Natural resources, Fish populations -- Surveys -- Methods, Fishery management -- Methods -- Surveys, Narwhal -- Surveys -- Methods, Earth sciences, Regional focus/area studies
Abstract

ABSTRACT. Aerial surveys of narwhals (Monodon monoceros) were conducted in the Canadian High Arctic during the month of August from 2002 to 2004. The surveys covered the waters of Barrow [...]

Published
2010

2. Medicinal plants used by the Inuit of Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin Island, Nunavut) (1)

Author

Black, Paleah L., Arnason, John T., and Cuerrier, Alain

Subjects
Baffin Island -- Natural resources, Medicinal plants -- Social aspects, Medicinal plants -- Natural history, Ethnobotany -- Research, Inuit -- Health aspects, Inuit -- Environmental aspects, Traditional knowledge -- Health aspects, Traditional knowledge -- Environmental aspects, Biological sciences
Abstract

Abstract: The traditional medicinal uses of plants by the Inuit of Nunavut, Canada were analysed using quantitative ethnobotanical methodology. Traditional knowledge was collected during interviews with volunteer Inuit informants and [...]

Published
2008

3. Origin, age, and paleoenvironmental significance of carbonate precipitates from a granitic environment, Akshayuk Pass, southern Baffin Island, Canada

Author

Lacelle, Denis, Lauriol, Bernard, and Clark, Ian D.

Subjects
Baffin Island -- Natural resources, Precipitation (Meteorology) -- Research, Earth -- Crust, Earth sciences, Research, Natural resources
Abstract

Abstract: This study documents the discovery of calcite crusts on the upper surface of clasts within morainic complexes in Akshayuk Pass, southern Cumberland Peninsula (Baffin Island), a region underlain by [...]

Published
2007

4. Minerals of the Nanisivik mine, Baffin Island, Northwest Territories

Author

Gait, Robert I., Robinson, George W., Bailey, Karen, and Dumka, Doug

Subjects
Baffin Island -- Natural resources, Mines and mineral resources -- Northwest Territories, Minerals -- Collections and collecting, Pyrites -- Collections and collecting, Earth sciences
Abstract

The Nanixivik mine of Baffin Island has been in operation for only 14 years. But in that time it has yielded fine specimens of pyrite which qualify the occurrence as among the world's best and most interesting for the species.

Published
1990

5. TWIN MINING RECOVERS ONE CARAT DIAMOND

Subjects
Baffin Island -- Natural resources, Atlanta Gold Inc. -- Discovery and exploration, Diamonds -- Discovery and exploration, Business, Fashion, accessories and textiles industries, Retail industry
Published
2001

6. Mining Corp

Subjects
Baffin Island -- Natural resources, Atlanta Gold Inc. -- Discovery and exploration, Diamond mining -- Discovery and exploration, Diamond crystals -- Discovery and exploration, Diamond industry -- Discovery and exploration, Mineral industry -- Discovery and exploration, Mining industry -- Discovery and exploration, Diamonds -- Discovery and exploration, Business, Business, international, Petroleum, energy and mining industries, Discovery and exploration, Natural resources
Abstract

Toronto-based Twin Mining Corp. has received the results of the analysis of a 1,669 kg sample of kimberlite collected from five kimberlite pipes at its Jackson Inlet diamond property on [...]

Published
2001

7. Peregrine Announces Discovery of 60th Kimberlite and Provides Chidliak Project Update

Subjects
Baffin Island -- Natural resources, Kimberlite -- Discovery and exploration, Diamond industry -- Discovery and exploration, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jul 24, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. ('Peregrine' or 'the Company') (TSX: PGD) is pleased to provide an update on the $10.5 million [...]

Published
2012

8. Peregrine Diamonds

Subjects
Baffin Island -- Natural resources, Diamond crystals -- Discovery and exploration, Mineral industry -- Discovery and exploration, Mining industry -- Discovery and exploration, Diamonds -- Discovery and exploration, Business, Engineering and manufacturing industries, Petroleum, energy and mining industries
Abstract

Peregrine Diamonds has completed a bulk sample program on the CH-6 kimberlite at its Chidliak project on Baffin Island, Canada, having collected a total of 508 wet mt of kimberlite. [...]

Published
2013

9. Treasure island

Author

Gohier, Philippe

Subjects
Baffin Island -- Natural resources, Mineral industry -- Forecasts and trends, Mining industry -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

WHILE THE FUTURE of Saskatchewan's potash industry is grabbing attention around the world, the real hub of Canada's resource sector may be emerging in an unlikely place: Baffin Island. The [...]

Published
2010

10. Baffin Island mine dream no longer so baffling. Price may finally make cost of port, icebreakers and rail link worthwhile

Author

Hasselback, Drew

Subjects
Baffin Island -- Natural resources, Baffin Island -- Economic aspects, Mineral industry -- Location, Mineral industry -- Planning, Mineral industry -- Economic aspects, Mining industry -- Location, Mining industry -- Planning, Mining industry -- Economic aspects, Company business planning, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Business, international
Published
2006

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