Jackson Inlet

Jackson Inlet

Jackson Inlet (coord|73|18|N|88|45|W) [cite web |url=http://www.tageo.com/index-e-ca-v-14-d-m800696.htm |title=Jackson Inlet |accessdate=2008-09-21 |publisher=tageo.com] is a body of water in Nunavut's Qikiqtaaluk Region. It lies east of Lancaster Sound and cuts into Baffin Island's Brodeur Peninsula.

Mining

Nanisivik, a company mining town, is located convert|120|km|mi to the east. [cite news |first=Jane |last=George |title=Mining in Nunavut: lots of sizzle, no steak |url=http://www.nunatsiaq.com/archives/nunavut011116/news/nunavut/11116_4.html |work= |publisher=nunatsiaq.com |date=2001-11-16 |accessdate=2008-09-21]

The inlet and surrounding area has been explored for diamonds and other potential mining resources. [cite news |first= |last=Twin Mining Corporation |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=TWIN MINING FILES JACKSON INLET 43-101 TECHNICAL REPORT AS PART OF CREATING NEW DIAMOND EXPLORATION VENTURE |url=http://www.atgoldinc.com/news_release/news_releases_2006_05_17.html |work= |publisher=atgoldinc.com |date=May 17, 2006 |accessdate=2008-09-21]

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