The open pit of Agnico Eagle’s Meliadine Mine near Rankin Inlet is seen in this file photo. Nunavut Premier John Main announced Tuesday that the GN will form a new Department of Mines, Natural Resources and Land as part of the devolution process. (File photo by Arty Sarkisian)
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Premier announces addition as part of devolution process
The Nunavut government is preparing to roll out a new department to manage its post-devolution responsibilities. Premier John Main announced the Department of Mines, Natural Resources and Land — or MNRL — Tuesday in the legislative assembly.
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