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Polaris mine produced over 21 million tonnes of lead-zinc ore during the life of the mine, with a market value of over $ 1.5 billion. Concentrate from the mining operation was stored in a 210 m (700 ft) long warehouse, which was the largest structure in Nunavut.
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