Polaris mine
Polaris zinc mine was a former underground mine on Little Cornwallis Island in the Canadian territory of Nunavut (Northwest Territories prior to Nunavut's official separation). The zinc mine was located 1,120 km (700 mi) north of the Arctic Circle, and 96 km (60 mi) north of the community of Resolute. It closed in July 2002 following more than twenty years of zinc production.
| Location | |
|---|---|
Polaris mine Location in Canada | |
| Location | Little Cornwallis Island |
| Island | Nunavut (Northwest Territories) |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 75°23′40″N 096°52′50″W |
| Production | |
| Products | Lead Zinc |
| Production | 21,000,000 tonnes (ore) |
| Financial year | Life of mine |
| History | |
| Opened | 1981 |
| Closed | 2002 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Cominco |
| Year of acquisition | 1964 |
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