The Saline Water Diffuser involves a discharge of saline effluent from the Meliadine Mine to the marine environment at Melvin Bay near Rankin Inlet. Based on the predicted fl ows of groundwater into the underground workings, we have found that additions to our short and long-term groundwater strategy are required. Therefore, we will be installing [...]

Yes, public meetings were held in Rankin Inlet during the winter of 2018. Community consultations were also held during the fall of 2018 as part of the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) process. Some of the feedback we received from the community was incorporated into the design. For example, the portion of the pipe in [...]

As discussed during the public meetings of winter 2018, our team will make sure to responsibly manage the construction work and will take the appropriate measures in order to be mindful of the community. Here are the actions planned to reduce potential impacts for the community. Noise Low impact activities are being completed. The duration [...]

The community members will not be able to pass through the onshore construction site, but the sea portion will remain accessible. The community members will be able to launch their boat from the Itivia boat launch and access sea. While at sea, the construction team will not be in the community member’s way. We are [...]

We will sample water prior to discharge and validate against Metal and Diamond Mining Effl uent regulation (MDMER). If the water meets the criteria, we will discharge a certain quantity per day as per the approval we received. Modelling showed that the water will mix within a few meters from the diffuser once it is [...]

You can reach our community representative at our Rankin Inlet office at (867) 645-2920 x4603199 or send them an email at rankininlet@agnicoeagle.com If you have any concerns, you can do so via our Nunavut Community Complaints System – Tusaajugut at tusaajugut@agnicoeagle.com or call us toll-free at 1-844-323-3002.