Nunavut Prospectors Program accepting applications

Press Release

22 February 2023

Are you a prospector? Are you interested in searching for minerals?

The Department of Economic Development and Transportation (EDT) is accepting applications for the Nunavut Prospectors Program. You may be eligible for up to $8,000 to help cover field expenses, sample analysis costs, assistant wages, materials, and supplies for your project.

Eligible applicants must:

• Be a Nunavut resident.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Have prospecting experience or have completed the Introduction to Prospecting course.

Before applying, applicants are encouraged to contact the department to set up an initial discussion with a Resident Geologist to prepare for all necessary permits and other application requirements. The deadline to apply is April 28, 2023.

For more information, call 1-888-975-5999, email minerals@gov.nu.ca or visit https://www.gov.nu.ca/programs-services/nunavut-prospectors-program. For further assistance, please consult your regional EDT or hamlet office.

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Media Contact:

Weichien Chan
Manager, Communications
Department of Economic Development and Transportation
867-975-7818
edt@gov.nu.ca

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