Final approach on the air charter into the Voisey’s Bay mine, a fly-in/fly-out nickel, copper and cobalt mine located near Nain, Nunatsiavut, in northern Labrador.
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‘Living with COVID-19’ has much higher risks for Nunatsiavut Inuit communities than many other areas. Recognizing those risks is crucial as mining operations resume in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Families can use various strategies to keep children connected with a parent who’s away for work.
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While many families are busy planning how to spend their time together this Christmas holiday season, others are planning how to manage their time apart.
The mining industry is the largest and perhaps most visible contributor to Australia’s army of long-distance commuters.
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Regions that offer adquate amenities for residents have the best chance of converting long-distance commuters into the sort of new residents who can sustain regional prosperity.