Gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines has sent home its Nunavut-based work force (Nunavummiut) from the Meliadine and Meadowbank operations, as well as the exploration projects, for four weeks to protect the communities from the coronavirus.
Agnico Eagle will also be meeting with its Nunavut contractors to discuss similar measures involving their Nunavummiut workers.
“We value our relationship with the people of Nunavut and are committed to do what is best for the health, safety and well-being of all our employees and the communities,” said Agnico CEO Sean Boyd.