"Canada Approves Construction of an Arctic Mineral Port on Baffin Island"

"At a time when Canada is prioritizing development of Arctic infrastructure, a new port and railway project in Baffin Island has received construction approval. The project, Steensby Railway, is a critical component of expanding production in the Mary River iron ore mine in the northern Baffin Island. The iron ore mine is one of the most northern mines in the world. Notably, Mary River is known as the world's highest-grade direct ship (run-of-mine) iron ore development..." (The Maritime Executive, 2026)

 

 

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The Maritime Executive. (2026, February 1st) Canada Approves Construction of Arctic Mineral Port on Baffin Island. Available from The Maritime Executive: https://maritime-executive.com/article/canada-approves-construction-of-an-arctic-mineral-port-on-baffin-island

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Published on February 12, 2026