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spill-2026062

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 13:25
Spill Status
Lead Agency: 
CIRNAC - Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Received Method: 
Email
Involved Parties Type: 
Mining Company
Spill Information
Spill Region: 
Baffin
Territory: 
Nunavut
Spill Location: 
Mary River Mine
Spill Location Description: 
Baffin Island
Geolocation: 

Geolocation is 71.883888888889, -80.885555555556

Spill Source: 
Pipe or Line
Spill Cause: 
Breakage
Product Spilled: 
Sewage
Spill Quantity: 
8.50
Measurement: 
Cubic Meters
Area of Contamination: 
55.00 sq m
Supporting Information
Land Use Permit Number: 
IOL - Commercial Lease No.: Q13C301
Water User Permit Number: 
2AM-MRY2540 Type "A"
Reporter Information
Reporting Date and Time: 
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - 11:02
371115

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