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NEWS BRIEF: GNWT announces $1 million for mineral exploration

by Brett McGarry July 14, 2019July 14, 2019

Exploration and mining companies give the Nunavut high marks for mineral potential but, in an annual survey conducted by the Fraser Institute, indicate that layers of red tape remain a deterrent.

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The Government of the Northwest Territories has announced an additional $1 million for future mineral exploration for 19 projects.
The identified projects will be provided funding under the Mining Incentive Program (MIP) and were selected from 28 applications.
The MIP, now in its fifth year, aims to advance exploration in the NWT. It is administered through the NWT Geological Survey.
From 2014 to 2018, the MIP has invested nearly $3 million into NWT projects.

— Brett McGarry

Brett McGarry

Brett McGarry came to Yellowknife in early 2019 after graduating from Humber College with an advanced diploma in journalism. After covering city council and local business as a reporter, Brett is now an... More by Brett McGarry