# Jackson Inlet

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**Jackson Inlet** ([73°18′N 088°45′W](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?params=73_18_N_088_45_W&title=Jackson%20Inlet))[1] is a body of water in [Nunavut](/source/Nunavut)'s [Qikiqtaaluk Region](/source/Qikiqtaaluk_Region). It lies east of [Lancaster Sound](/source/Lancaster_Sound) and cuts into [Baffin Island](/source/Baffin_Island)'s [Brodeur Peninsula](/source/Brodeur_Peninsula).

## Mining

[Nanisivik](/source/Nanisivik,_Nunavut), a company mining town, is located 120 km (75 mi) to the east.[2]

The inlet and surrounding area has been explored for diamonds and other potential mining resources.[3]

## References

1. ["Jackson Inlet"](http://www.tageo.com/index-e-ca-v-14-d-m800696.htm). tageo.com. Retrieved 2008-09-21.

1. George, Jane (2001-11-16). ["Mining in Nunavut: lots of sizzle, no steak"](https://web.archive.org/web/20061227105645/http://www.nunatsiaq.com/archives/nunavut011116/news/nunavut/11116_4.html). nunatsiaq.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.nunatsiaq.com/archives/nunavut011116/news/nunavut/11116_4.html) on 2006-12-27. Retrieved 2008-09-21.

1. Twin Mining Corporation (May 17, 2006). ["TWIN MINING FILES JACKSON INLET 43-101 TECHNICAL REPORT AS PART OF CREATING NEW DIAMOND EXPLORATION VENTURE"](http://www.atgoldinc.com/news_release/news_releases_2006_05_17.html). atgoldinc.com. Retrieved 2008-09-21.[dead link]

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