Title:
Granite-Hosted Critical Mineral Potential in South-Central Baffin
Agreement Number:
2526-CN-000105
Agreement Value:
$850,000.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 27, 2025 - Mar 31, 2029
Description:
The Government of Nunavut’s Department of Community Services is receiving funding over four years to assess the critical mineral potential of the Cumberland granite in the South-Central Baffin Island, Nunavut.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
The project will generate new geoscientific data on the mineral potential of the Cumberland granite in south-central Baffin Island. Results will guide future exploration, attract private investment, and support economic development in Nunavut while contributing to Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy.
Location:
IQALUIT, Nunavut, CA X0A 0H0
Reference Number:
0780-2025-2026-Qrt4-0000030
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Operating Name:
GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT - COMMUNITY SERVICES
Recipient's Legal Name:
GOVERNMENT OF NUNAVUT - COMMUNITY SERVICES
Federal Riding Name:
Nunavut
Federal Riding Number:
62001
Program Purpose:
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help position Northerners in the territories to take advantage of Canada’s innovation economy. The IDEANorth program focuses on four priority areas: economic growth and sector development; business scale-up, productivity and innovation; small-scale economic infrastructure development; and foundational economic infrastructure.