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Mary River closure would hit economy, but could be good for local hunters, says Arctic Bay resident

Company that operates iron mine seeks creditor protection for more than $1B in debt

The potential closure of Baffinland Iron Mines Corp.’s Mary River iron mine would be a “great loss” to today’s Inuit workers, but a win for “next generations” of Inuit, says Arctic Bay resident Marie Naqitarvik.

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