Mike Gallagher, IUOE Local 793 Business Manager and Lionel Railton, IUOE Canadian Regional Director submitted a joint letter to the Nunavut Impact Review Board on April 9, 2021 expressing their strong support for the Phase 2 Mary River Mine Expansion Project on Baffin Island, Nunavut.
Many union stewards at the mine and other contributors provided excellent testimonials which were all included and highlighted in the joint support letter.
Approval of the Phase 2 Expansion Project will allow Baffinland to increase its annual production tonnage of iron ore from 6 million to 12 million tonnes.
CLICK HERE to read the joint letter of support in English.
CLICK HERE to read the joint letter of support in Inuktitut.