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Polaris zinc mine was a former underground mine on Little Cornwallis Island in the Canadian territory of Nunavut (Northwest Territories prior to Nunavut's official separation). [2] The zinc mine was located 1,120 km (700 mi) north of the Arctic Circle , and 96 km (60 mi) north of the community of Resolute . [ 3 ]
Little Cornwallis Island was the home to Polaris Mine, the most poleward base-metal mine in the world. In 1960 a vast concentration of zinc and lead was discovered on the island during mapping for oil permits. Cominco acquired land in the area and a gravity survey in 1970 detected a large anomaly. By 1973 surface drilling and underground ...
Mine Commodities Coordinates Associated town Owner Start End Comments References; Nanisivik Mine: Zinc, lead Nanisivik: Breakwater Resources ... Polaris Mine: Zinc, lead
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A tunnel then connected the Star with the Morning mine at the 2250 foot level. In 1925, a tailings mill started operation next to the Gem mill, and continued operation until 1949. The main Hecla shaft was deepened to the 3500 foot level by 1929. [2]: 67–70, 79, 82 In 1930, Hecla gained control of the Polaris Mine. In 1933, Hecla started ...
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Polaris mine; Priest Mine; S. Sullivan Mine This page was last edited on 23 September 2014, at 21:09 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...
Polaris is an unincorporated community in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States. [1] Polaris has a post office with a ZIP code 59746. [2] Polaris lies in the Grasshopper Valley, along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway, southeast of Wisdom. This community takes its name from the Polaris Mine, which operated as a silver mine from 1885 until ...