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Prospecting Courses

Last updated Thursday, November 30, 2023

Public Service Announcement

Prospecting Courses

Start Date: May 12, 2014

End Date: August 9, 2014

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Do you want to learn how to prospect for precious minerals?

If so, you can attend a free, 25-hour prospecting course being offered in Chesterfield Inlet, Whale Cove, Gjoa Haven, Cambridge Bay, Coral Harbour, Hall Beach, Sanikiluaq or Repulse Bay.

After graduating from the course, you can receive, per year, up to $8,000 to help pay for wages, materials and supplies when you’re looking for minerals.

For more information, call toll-free 1-888-975-5999 or visit www.edt.gov.nu.ca and click on the programs/funding tab.

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Media Contact:

Matthew Illaszewicz

Department of Economic Development and Transportation

Government of Nunavut

867-975-7818

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