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  2. Polaris mine - Wikipedia

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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 ]

  3. Little Cornwallis Island - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  4. List of mines in Nunavut - Wikipedia

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    Mine Commodities Coordinates Associated town Owner Start End Comments References; Nanisivik Mine: Zinc, lead Nanisivik: Breakwater Resources ... Polaris Mine: Zinc, lead

  5. Category:Mines in Nunavut - Wikipedia

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    Polaris mine This page was last edited on 27 September 2019, at 11:34 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike ...

  6. Category:Lead mines in Canada - Wikipedia

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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 ...

  7. Hecla Mining - Wikipedia

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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 ...

  8. Qikiqtaaluk, Unorganized - Wikipedia

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    Qikiqtaaluk, Unorganized [1] in Nunavut, Canada, is part of a larger census division known as the Qikiqtaaluk Region.This area covers the whole Qikiqtaaluk Region outside the 13 communities such as Iqaluit, Resolute or Grise Fiord.

  9. Polaris, Montana - Wikipedia

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    Polaris is an unincorporated community in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States. Polaris has a post office with a ZIP code 59746. [1] 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 1922. [2]