With Iqaluit in the midst of a drinking water crisis, Nunavut mining company Agnico Eagle is shipping 15,000 litres of clean water to the city.
The donation is expected to arrive on board a cargo flight on Friday.
SA国际影视传媒淲ater is a vital resource. We need it to feed our families, to clean our homes, and for basic health, hygiene, and sanitation purposes,SA国际影视传媒 the company stated. SA国际影视传媒淎gnico Eagle is committed to helping communities surrounding our operations during their times of need.SA国际影视传媒
IqaluitSA国际影视传媒檚 water supply is contaminated by fuel, preventing residents from consuming tap water, or using it for cooking.
Agnico Eagle operates two gold mines in the Kivalliq region and one in the Kitikmeot region.