NUNAVUT IS HIDING SOMETHING: CANADA'S REMOTEST ZINC MINE

On the high limestone plateau of Somerset Island in Nunavut, beneath permafrost and gravel, lies a hidden concentration of impact structures. Why do some of Canada's most extreme northern geological structures remain untouched while others become world-class mining districts? For decades, standard geological assumptions kept the Canadian Arctic interior mapped as a quiet, undisturbed platform of ancient sedimentary rocks far from infrastructure. This documentary explores how systematic aerial magnetic surveys, gravity mapping, and modern diamond drilling revealed the complex mineralization hidden beneath the tundra. From the remote shores of Little Cornwallis Island to the high Arctic plateau, we examine the geological formation, the engineering triumphs of barge-mounted processing plants, and the long-term environmental remediation that follows the close of northern operations. Which mine, oil field, or deposit in your own province should we investigate next? Let us know in the comments below. Polaris mine, Nunavut mining, Somerset Island geology, Canadian Shield, zinc and lead deposits, Arctic mining history, Natural Resources Canada, Geological Survey of Canada, northern mineral exploration