Nunavut · Protected / viewing
Whale Tail Pit / Amaruq, Nunavut
Whale Tail Pit / Amaruq is a mapped Canadian geology or mineral locality in Nunavut. Materials or commodities documented for the locality include Gold, Arsenopyrite, Pyrite, Quartz. Active/controlled mine area on Inuit Owned Land. No public collecting.
What is Whale Tail Pit / Amaruq?
Whale Tail Pit / Amaruq is a mapped Canadian geology or mineral locality in Nunavut. Materials or commodities documented for the locality include Gold, Arsenopyrite, Pyrite, Quartz.
What materials are associated with this locality?
Gold, Arsenopyrite, Pyrite, Quartz.
Can I collect here?
Protected / viewing. Active/controlled mine area on Inuit Owned Land. No public collecting.
Where is the mapped point?
The stored coordinate is 65.355883, -96.531128. Precision context: published site coordinate.
What evidence supports this record?
Government of Nunavut devolution records publish the Whale Tail Pit coordinate; federal sources identify the mine as Inuit Owned Land.
What should I verify before going?
- Exact surface ownership and lawful access.
- Mineral tenure, active claims or leases where applicable.
- Protected areas, closures, local rules and operator requirements.
- Whether the material and collecting method you intend to use are allowed.
- Current safety and road/trail conditions.
When was this information last checked?
The recorded review date is September 4, 2026. Recheck current rules before field use.