2020 Qikiqtani Inuit Associaon and Water Board Annual Report for the Eqe Bay Exploraon Program 2020 ᕿᑭᖅᑕᓂ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᑲᑐᔾᔨᖃᑎᒌᖏᑦ ᐊᒻᒪ ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ ᐃᒥᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᑲᑎᒪᔨᖏᑦ ᐊᕐᕌᒍᑕᒫᑦ ᐅᓂᒃᑳᓕᐊᖅ ᐃᕿᒥ ᕿᓂᔭᓐᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᖑᓯᒪᔪᓂᒃ

Water License 2BE-EQE1926 and Land Use Licence II L2-1910 ᖃᓄᐃᑦᑑᓂᖓ A ᐃᒥᕐᒧᑦ ᓚᐃᓴᓐᓯ 2BE-EQE1926 ᐊᖕᒪᓗ ᓄᓇᒥᒃ ᐊᑐᕐᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᓚᐃᓴᓐᔅ II L2-1910

March 31, 2021 | ᒫᑦᓯ 31, 2021 Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation Eqe Bay Project

2020 QIKIQTANI INUIT ASSOCATION (QIA) AND NUNAVUT WATER BOARD (NWB) ANNUAL REPORT FOR EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES

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TABLE 0: REPORT SUBMISSION SUMMARY Year of Annual Report 2020 Annual Report Submission Date: March 31, 2021 Name and contact information of the Baffinland Christopher Murray representative responsible for the preparation and [email protected] approval of the Annual Report. T: +1 416 364 8820 x5072 C: +1 647 472 9842

The name and contact information of the Baffinland Christopher Murray representative that QIA can contact should it have any [email protected] questions or comments regarding the Annual Report T: +1 416 364 8820 x5072 C: +1 647 472 9842

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2020 QIKIQTANI INUIT ASSOCATION (QIA) AND NUNAVUT WATER BOARD (NWB) ANNUAL REPORT FOR EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This report to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and the Nunavut Water Board (NWB) has been prepared to summarize the 2020 exploration activities conducted under Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation’s (Baffinland) Type ‘B’ Water Licence 2BE-EQE1926 (Type ‘B’ Water Licence) and the Land Use Licence 2 No. QL2-1910 (Land Use Licence) between the QIA and Baffinland for the Eqe Bay Project (the Project).

The scope of the Type ‘B’ Water Licence focuses on exploration and drilling activities and includes provisions and conditions regarding water use, waste management, construction and operation of satellite camps, exploration and drilling programs, spill contingency and environmental monitoring. During 2020, there were no activities carried out under the scope of the Type ‘B’ Water Licence. Activities completed in 2020 were limited to a legal survey to convert mineral claims to mineral leases, a twin otter landing survey from the air, and a sealift anchoring and barge landing survey. No satellite camps were constructed or operated in 2020, with all personnel involved with the exploration activities being based out of the Mary River Mine Site accommodation camp. As there were no drilling activities, camp operation or water use in 2020, environmental monitoring was limited to recording wildlife sightings in the Project area and documenting instances of Inuit land use in the Project area.

As no development or earthworks has happened in the Project area to date, no reclamation works have been carried out under the Type ‘B’ Water Licence. As outlined in the 2021 Work Plan, exploration activities for 2021 have not yet been finalized however it is anticipated that activities at a minimum will include mapping, sampling, geophysical and geochemical surveys of prospects on Baffinland’s crown land mineral claims and the IG-03 NTI Exploration Agreement. With respect to the global COVID-19 pandemic, any activities in 2021 will be carried out in a manner that ensures the health and safety of all Baffinland staff and Nunavummiut, and follows all applicable guidance from the Government of Nunavut Chief Public Health Officer. Baffinland intends to develop the planned exploration camp in 2021 and initiate a drilling program, pending the issuance of a Land Use Lease from QIA. Further consultation is planned to occur in Igloolik, Sanirajak and Clyde River prior to these developments, to keep key all local communities informed and engaged. As additional details for the 2021 exploration program become available, this information will be provided to the NWB, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), communities and the QIA prior to the commencement of activities.

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RAPPORT ANNUEL 2020 DE L’ASSOCIATION DES INUITS QIKIQTANI (QIA) ET DE L’OFFICE DES EAUX DU NUNAVUT (NWB) SUR LES ACTIVITÉS D’EXPLORATION

RÉSUMÉ EXÉCUTIF

Ce rapport à la Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) et à l'Office des eaux du Nunavut (NWB) a été préparé pour résumer les activités d'exploration de 2020 menées dans le cadre du permis d'eau de type B de la Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation (Baffinland) 2BE-EQE1926 (type ‘B'). Permis d'utilisation des eaux) et le permis d'utilisation des terres 2 No. QL2-1910 (permis d'utilisation des terres) entre la QIA et Baffinland pour le projet Eqe Bay (le projet).

Le champ d’application du permis d’eau de type «B» se concentre sur les activités d’exploration et de forage et comprend des dispositions et des conditions concernant l’utilisation de l’eau, la gestion des déchets, la construction et l’exploitation de camps satellites, les programmes d’exploration et de forage, les risques de déversement et la surveillance de l’environnement. En 2020, aucune activité n’a été menée dans le cadre du permis d’eau de type B. Les activités achevées en 2020 se limitaient à un levé légal pour convertir les concessions minières en concessions minières, un levé de débarquement de deux loutres depuis les airs, et un levé d'ancrage par bateau et de débarquement de barges. Aucun camp satellite n'a été construit ou exploité en 2020, tout le personnel impliqué dans les activités d'exploration étant basé hors du camp d'hébergement du site de la mine Mary River. Comme il n'y avait pas d'activités de forage, d'exploitation de camp ou d'utilisation de l'eau en 2020, la surveillance environnementale s'est limitée à enregistrer les observations d'animaux sauvages dans la zone du projet et à documenter les cas d'utilisation des terres par les Inuits dans la zone du projet. Étant donné qu’aucun développement ou terrassement n’a eu lieu dans la zone du projet à ce jour, aucun travail de remise en état n’a été effectué dans le cadre du permis d’eau de type B.

Comme indiqué dans le plan de travail 2021, les activités d'exploration pour 2021 n'ont pas encore été finalisées, mais il est prévu que les activités comprendront au minimum la cartographie, l'échantillonnage, les levés géophysiques et géochimiques des prospects sur les concessions minières de la Couronne de Baffinland et l'IG-03 NTI. Accord d'exploration. En ce qui concerne la pandémie mondiale de COVID-19, toute activité en 2021 sera menée de manière à assurer la santé et la sécurité de tout le personnel de Baffinland et des Nunavummiut, et suit toutes les directives applicables du directeur de la santé publique du gouvernement du Nunavut. Baffinland a l'intention de développer le camp d'exploration prévu en 2021 et de lancer un programme de forage, en attendant la délivrance d'un bail d'utilisation des terres de QIA. D'autres consultations sont prévues à Igloolik, Sanirajak et Clyde River avant ces développements, afin de garder toutes les communautés locales clés informées et engagées. À mesure que des détails supplémentaires sur le programme d'exploration 2021 deviendront disponibles, ces renseignements seront fournis à l'OEN, à Relations Couronne-Autochtones et Affaires du Nord Canada (CIRNAC), aux collectivités et à l'AQI avant le début des activités.

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2020ᒧᑦ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᓂ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᑲᑐᔾᔨᖃᑎᒌᖏᑦ ᓄᓇᕘᒥ ᐃᒥᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᑲᑎᒪᔨᖏᓪᓗ ᐊᕐᕌᒍᑕᒫᖅᓯᐅᑎ ᐅᓂᒃᑳᖅ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᓂᕐᓄᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᔭᐅᔪᓄᑦ

ᓯᕗᓕᖅᑎᓄᑦ ᓇᐃᓈᖅᓯᒪᔪᑦ

ᑖᓐᓇ ᐅᓂᒃᑳᖅ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᓂ ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᑲᑐᔾᔨᖃᑎᒌᖏᓐᓄᑦ ᓄᓇᕘᒥ ᐃᒥᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᑲᑎᒪᔨᖏᓐᓄᓪᓗ ᐸᕐᓇᒃᑕᐅᓯᒪᕗᖅ ᓇᐃᓈᖅᓯᒪᓗᑎᒃ ᐅᓂᒃᑳᒧᑦ 2020ᒥ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᖅᑐᓄᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᔭᐅᓚᐅᖅᑐᓂᒃ ᐃᓗᐊᓂ ᐹᕙᓐᓛᓐ ᓴᕕᕋᔭᒃᓴᓄᑦ ᐅᔭᕋᖕᓂᐊᕐᕕᖏᑕ ᑯᐊᐳᕇᓴᖓᓄᑦ ‘B’ ᐃᒥᕐᒧᑦ ᓚᐃᓴᒥ 2BE-EQE1926 (‘B’ ᐃᒥᕐᒧᑦ ᓚᐃᓴ) ᓄᓇᓄᓪᓗ ᐊᑐᕈᓐᓇᐅᑎ ᓚᐃᓴ 2 ᓇᐃᓴᐅᑎᓕᒃ QL2-1910 (ᓄᓇᐃᑦ ᐊᑐᖅᑕᐅᓂᖏᓐᓄᑦ ᓚᐃᓴ) ᕿᑭᖅᑕᓂᒃᑯᓐᓄᑦ ᐹᕙᓐᓛᓐᑯᓐᓄᓪᓗ ᐃᕿ ᑲᖏᖅᖢᖕᒧᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ.

ᐱᓕᕆᔪᓐᓇᕐᓂᖓ ‘B’ ᐃᒥᕐᓄᑦ ᓚᐃᓴᐅᑉ ᑐᕌᖅᐳᖅ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᓂᕐᓄᑦ ᓂᐅᖅᑐᕐᓂᕐᓄᓪᓗ ᐱᓕᕆᓂᕐᓄᑦ ᐱᕕᓕᐅᖅᓯᒪᓪᓗᓂᓗ ᖃᓄᐃᓕᖓᓂᕐᓂᒡᓗ ᑐᕌᖅᑐᓄᑦ ᐃᒦᑦ ᐊᑐᖅᑕᐅᓂᖏᓐᓄᑦ, ᓱᕈᐃᑦ ᐊᐅᓚᑕᐅᓂᖏᓐᓄᑦ, ᐊᐅᓚᓂᕐᓄᑦ ᓯᓚᑖᓂ ᑕᖕᒫᕐᕕᒃᑲᓐᓂᕐᓄᑦ, ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᓂᕐᓄᑦ ᓂᐅᖅᑐᕐᓂᕐᓄᓪᓗ, ᑯᕕᔪᓄᑦ ᐸᕐᓇᒃᓯᒪᓂᕐᓄᑦ ᐊᕙᑎᓄᓪᓗ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᓂᕐᓄᑦ.

2020ᒥ, ᐱᓕᕆᓚᐅᖏᑦᑐᑦ ᐃᓗᐊᓂ ‘B’ ᐃᒥᕐᒧᑦ ᓚᐃᓴᐅᑉ. ᐱᓕᕆᓃᑦ 2020ᒥ ᑐᕌᖓᓚᐅᖅᐳᑦ ᐱᖁᔭᑎᒍᑦ ᑭᒡᓕᓂᒃ ᕿᙳᒻᒥᒐᕐᓂᕐᓂᒃ ᓄᓇᒥᙶᖅᑐᓄᓪᓗ ᑎᒍᒥᐊᕐᓃᑦ ᓄᓇᓂᙶᖅᑐᓄᑦ ᐊᑐᕈᑎᓄᑦ, ᒪᕐᕈᓕᕋᓛᖅ ᒥᕝᕕᒃᓴᕐᕕᒃᓯᐅᖢᓂ ᖃᖓᑕᓪᓗᓂ, ᐅᒥᐊᕐᔪᐊᖅ ᑭᓴᖅᖢᓂ ᓂᐅᕋᐃᓯᓗ ᓄᓈᖅᑐᖅ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᖅᑕᐅᓪᓗᑎᒃ. ᓯᓚᑖᓃᑦᑐᓂ ᑕᖕᒫᒃᑲᓐᓂᓚᐅᖏᑦᑐᑦ ᓴᓇᓇᑎᒡᓗ ᐊᐅᓚᑕᐅᓇᑎᒡᓗ 2020ᒥ, ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔭᖅᑎᓕᒫᑦ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᖃᑕᐅᔪᑦ ᑐᙵᓪᓗᑎᒃ ᓄᓘᔮᖕᓂ ᓯᓂᒡᕕᖏᓐᓂ.

ᓂᐅᖅᑐᓚᐅᖏᓐᓇᒥᒃ, ᑕᖕᒫᕐᕕᐅᔪᓪᓗ ᐊᐅᓚᑕᐅᓇᑎᒃ ᐃᒥᕐᓂᒡᓘᓐᓃᑦ ᐊᑐᕋᑎᒃ 2020ᐃ, ᐊᕙᑎᓕᕆᓂᕐᓄᑦ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᓃᑦ ᑐᕌᖓᓗᐊᓚᐅᖅᐳᑦ ᓂᕐᔪᑎᓂᒃ ᑕᑯᓂᐊᕐᓄᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᕝᕕᐅᔫᑉ ᐃᓗᐊᓂ ᐳᐃᒍᔾᔭᐃᖅᓯᓂᕐᓄᓪᓗ ᐃᓄᖕᓂᒃ ᐊᐅᓪᓚᖅᓯᒪᔪᓄᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᕝᕕᐅᔫᑉ ᐃᓗᐊᓂ.

ᓴᓇᓯᒪᖏᓐᓇᒥᒃ ᓄᓇᓂᒡᓗ ᓴᓇᓯᒪᓇᑎᒃ ᐱᓕᕆᕝᕕᐅᔪᒥ ᐅᓪᓗᒥᒧᑦ, ᓄᓇᐃᑦ ᐃᓕᖅᑯᓯᕐᒥᓄᑦ ᐅᑎᖅᑎᑕᐅᓯᒪᙱᓚᑦ ᐃᓗᐊᓂ ‘B’ ᐃᒥᕐᒧᑦ ᓚᐃᓴᒧᑦ.

ᐅᖃᖅᓯᒪᓂᖓ ᒪᓕᒃᖢᒍ 2021ᒧᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᔭᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᓄᑦ ᐸᕐᓇᐅᑎᒥ, ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᓂᕐᓄᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᓃᑦ 2021ᒧᑦ ᓱᓕ ᐋᖅᑭᒌᖅᓯᒪᙱᓚᑦ ᑭᓯᐊᓂ ᓂᕆᐅᒋᔭᐅᕗᖅ ᐱᓕᕆᓃᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᔭᐅᙱᓛᒃᑯᑦ ᐱᖃᓯᐅᔾᔨᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᓄᓇᙳᐊᓕᕆᓂᕐᓂᒃ, ᖃᐅᔨᓴᒐᒃᓴᖅᑖᕐᓂᕐᓂᒃ, ᓄᓇᐃᑦ ᐋᖅᑭᒃᓯᒪᓂᖏᓐᓄᑦ ᑭᓱᖃᕐᓂᖏᓐᓄᓪᓗ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᓂᕐᓂᒃ ᐱᑕᖃᕋᓱᒋᔭᒥᓂ ᐹᕙᓐᓛᓐᑯᑦ ᒐᕙᒪᑐᖃᒃᑯᓐᓂᑦ ᓄᓇᓂ ᐊᑐᖅᑕᒥᓂᑦ IG-03 ᑐᙵᕕᒃᑯᓐᓄᓪᓗ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᓂᕐᓄᑦ ᐊᖏᖃᑎᑦᒌᒍᑎᒥ. ᐃᓱᒪᒋᓪᓗᒍ ᓄᓇᕐᔪᐊᕐᒥ ᑯᕕᑦ-9 ᓄᕙᖕᓇᕐᔪᐊᖅ, ᓇᓕᐊᑐᐃᓐᓇᑦ ᐱᓕᕆᔭᐅᔪᑦ 2021ᒥ ᐱᓕᕆᔭᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᖃᓄᐃᖏᑦᑎᐊᖁᓪᓗᒋᑦ ᐊᑦᑕᕐᓇᖏᑦᑐᒦᓪᓗᑎᒡᓗ ᐹᕙᓐᓛᓐᑯᑦ ᐃᖅᑲᓇᐃᔭᖅᑎᓕᒫᖏᑦ ᓄᓇᕕᐅᑕᓕᒫᓪᓗ, ᒪᓕᒡᓗᑎᒡᓗ ᑕᒪᒃᑮᓕᒫᓂᒃ ᐊᑐᖅᑐᓂᒃ ᑎᓕᐅᕈᑎᓂᒃ ᓄᓇᕘᒃᑯᑦ ᒐᕙᒪᖏᑕ ᓘᒃᑖᓪᓗᐊᑖᓂᑦ. ᐹᕙᓐᓛᓐᑯᑦ ᓴᓇᓂᐊᕈᒪᔪᑦ ᐸᕐᓇᒃᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᕐᒥᒃ ᑕᖕᒫᕐᕕᖕᒥᒃ 2021ᒥ ᓂᖅᑐᖃᑦᑕᓯᒋᐊᕐᓗᑎᒡᓗ, ᐱᓚᐅᕐᓗᑎᒃ ᓄᓇᐃᑦ ᐊᑐᖅᑕᐅᔾᔪᑎᖏᓐᓂᒃ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᓂᒃᑯᓐᓂᑦ. ᑐᓴᕋᓱᒃᑲᓐᓂᓛᖅᖢᑦᒃ ᐃᒡᓗᓕᖕᒥᐅᓂᑦ ᓴᓂᕋᔭᖕᒥᐅᓂᑦ ᑲᖏᖅᑐᒑᐱᖕᒥᓪᓗ ᑖᒃᑯᓂᖓ ᓴᓇᒋᐊᓚᐅᖏᓐᓂᕐᒥᓂ, ᐊᑑᑎᖃᓗᐊᖅᑐᓪᓗ ᓄᓇᓖᑦ ᑐᓴᐅᒪᑎᓪᓗᒋᑦ ᐃᓚᐅᑎᓪᓗᒋᓪᓗ. ᓱᓕᒃᑲᓐᓃᑦ ᖃᐅᔨᒪᔭᐅᔪᑦ 2021ᒥ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᑐᐃᓇᙳᖅᐸᓪᓕᐊᑎᓪᓗᒋᑦ, ᑐᓴᐅᒪᑎᑕᐅᓂᐊᖅᑐᑦ ᐃᒥᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᒐᕙᒪᑐᖃᒃᑯᑦ ᐃᓄᓕᕆᔨᖏᑦ ᓄᓇᓖᑦ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᓂᒃᑯᓪᓗ ᐱᓕᕆᓂᕐᓂᒃ ᐱᒋᐊᓚᐅᙱᑎᓪᓗᒋᑦ.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (ENGLISH) ...... II

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (FRENCH) ...... III

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (INUKTITUT)...... IV

1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE ...... 1 1.2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ...... 1

2 EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES ...... 3 2.1 EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES AND DRILLING PROGRAMS ...... 3

3 MODIFICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE CHANGES AND CONSTRUCTION ...... 4

4 WATER USE ...... 5 4.1 QUANTITIES OF FRESHWATER USED FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES ...... 5 4.2 QUANTITIES OF FRESHWATER USED FOR DRILLING ACTIVITIES ...... 5

5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ...... 6 5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FOR DRILLING/TESTING ACTIVITIES ...... 6 5.2 AIRCRAFT FLIGHTS ...... 6 5.3 WILDLIFE LOGS ...... 6 5.4 LAND USER LOGS ...... 7

6 WASTE MANAGEMENT ...... 8

7 REPORTED INCIDENTS ...... 9 7.1 SPILLS ...... 9 7.2 HEALTH & SAFETY INCIDENTS ...... 9

8 RECLAMATION, CLOSURE AND FINANCIAL SECURITY ...... 10 8.1 PROGRESSIVE AND FINAL RECLAMATION ...... 10 8.2 CURRENT RESTORATION LIABILITY ...... 10

9 PLANS, REPORTS AND STUDIES ...... 11 9.1 SUMMARY OF STUDIES REQUESTED BY THE BOARD ...... 11 9.2 REVISIONS TO PLANS, REPORTS AND MANUALS ...... 11 9.3 SUMMARY OF FUEL STORAGE ...... 11 9.4 INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS ...... 11 9.4.1 CIRNAC Inspections...... 11 9.4.2 QIA Inspections ...... 11 9.5 SUMMARY OF ARTESIAN FLOWS ...... 11

10 PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS ...... 12

11 2021 EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES ...... 14

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1: Current Permits, Approvals and Authorizations - 2020 ...... 2 Table 5.1: Summary of Flight Compliance in 2020 ...... 6 Table 5.2: Wildlife Observations in 2020 ...... 7 Table 9.1: Management and Monitoring Plans for the Eqe Bay Exploration Project ...... 11 Table 10.1: Record of Engagement ...... 12

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A Figures APPENDIX B Concordance Tables APPENDIX C NWB Annual Report Forms APPENDIX D Map 1 – Helicopter Flight Data APPENDIX E Eqe Bay Photo Log

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ABBREVIATIONS

Baffinland ...... Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation CIRNAC ...... Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada magl ...... Meters Above Ground Level NIRB ...... Nunavut Impact Review Board NTI ...... Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. NWB ...... Nunavut Water Board QIA ...... Qikiqtani Inuit Association TK/IQ ...... Traditional Knowledge/ Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit WSCC ...... Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission

EQE BAY PROJECT 2020 QIA and NWB Annual Report for Exploration Activities March 2021 | vii Section 1 Introduction

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This report to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and the Nunavut Water Board (NWB) has been prepared to summarize the 2020 exploration activities conducted under Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation’s (Baffinland) Type ‘B’ Water Licence 2BE-EQE1926 (Type ‘B’ Water Licence) and the Land Use Licence 2 No. QL2-1910 (Land Use Licence) between the QIA and Baffinland for the Eqe Bay Project (the Project). Concordance tables referencing where in this report annual reporting requirements outlined in the Land Use Licence and Type ‘B’ Water Licence have been met are presented in Appendix B.

The scope of the Type ‘B’ Water Licence focuses on exploration activities and includes provisions and conditions regarding water use, waste management, construction and operation of satellite camps, exploration drilling programs, spill contingency and environmental monitoring. Activities and data discussed in this report are summarized and referenced in the completed NWB Annual Report Forms, included as Appendix C of this report. During 2020, there were no activities carried out at the Project under the scope of the Type ‘B’ Water Licence, limited to a legal survey to convert mineral claims to mineral leases, a twin otter aerial survey for potential landing locations, and a sealift and barge landing survey. There were no activities carried out that required the use of water, discharge of water or discharge of waste as regulated under the Type ‘B’ Water Licence. No exploration camps were constructed or operated for the Project in 2020, with all personnel involved with the exploration activities being based out of the Mary River Mine Site accommodation camp. Figures 1 and 2 present the locations of the key areas associated with the Project where activities in 2020 were undertaken. Key areas involved with exploration activities in 2020 included the Mary River Mine Site (Mine Site), Steensby Port and the Eqe Bay Project area.

1.2 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Although the key regulatory and legal documents that relate to this report are the Land Use Licence and the Type ‘B’ Water Licence, this report is presented in the context of other applicable regulatory authorizations and schedules for the Project. A list of the key regulatory permits, approvals and authorizations that allowed for the work to be completed at the Project in 2020 is presented in Table 1.1 below.

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Table 1.1: Current Permits, Approvals and Authorizations - 2020

Permit or Licence No. Licence Name Status Update for 2020 Expiry Nunavut Impact Review Board All works and activities have been screened by the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) and have been considered in the Project Eqe Bay Project Screening decision. A NIRB Annual 18EN026 N/A Screening Report is submitted by March 31st of each year that summarizes the status of the Project relative to the conditions outlined in the Project Screening. Nunavut Water Board

2BE-EQE1926 Type ‘B’ Water Licence In good standing April 3, 2026

Qikiqtani Inuit Association

Inuit Owned Land – TBD Application still being considered N/A Land Use Lease Compliance with the licence is outlined in the 2020 QIA and NWB Annual Reports submitted by Inuit Owned Land - QL2-1910 March 31st of each year. March 30, 2021 Land Use Licence An extension to this licence was requested by Baffinland and is under consideration by QIA. Compliance with the agreement is Inuit Impact and outlined in the Annual IIBA Benefit Agreement N/A Implementation Report submitted (IIBA) by March 31st of each year. Crown Land Use Permits New Land Use Permit issued for Steensby in 2019. The previous Steensby Land Use N2019C0009 permit N2014C0013 was closed June 29, 2024 Permit and obligations transferred to the new Land Use Permit.

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2 EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES

2.1 EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES AND DRILLING PROGRAMS

During 2020, exploration activities were based out of the Mary River Mine Site and consisted of day trips by helicopter to the Project, and were limited to a legal survey to convert mineral claims to mineral leases, a twin otter landing survey, and a sealift anchoring and barge landing survey.

The barge landing survey was completed on September 8, 2020 by sealift contractor NSSI to determine suitable beach locations for the landing of a barge to facilitate future sealift operations. The survey identified that the original proposed location for sealift access would be the most suitable, with other locations ruled out due to access constraints and distance from the proposed camp location. A tug was successfully able to access the area at high tide, however some minor work to prepare the beach may be required to allow landing of a barge. This would involve movement of some rocks in the foreshore area, which will be further discussed with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada to determine any applicable authorizations and best practices to be implemented prior to any future sealift. No new satellite camps were constructed and/or operated to support exploration activities in 2020. There were no drilling activities, construction of sumps, use of water or discharge of water or waste to the receiving environment. Although Steensby Port was used as a refuelling location for helicopters transporting exploration field crews in 2020, the site remained closed throughout the year and was not used to house personnel.

EQE BAY PROJECT 2020 QIA and NWB Annual Report for Exploration Activities March 2021 | 3 Section 3 Modifications, Infrastructure Changes and Construction

3 MODIFICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE CHANGES AND CONSTRUCTION There was no development, construction or earthworks activities initiated at the Project in 2020. Development of the Eqe Bay Exploration Camp was deferred to 2021 due to the open Land Use Lease application with QIA, yet to be finalized.

A survival shack was mobilized in 2019 to the exploration area on IG-03 Inuit Owned Land. It was slung, intact, from the Steensby Camp and placed on rocky ground to avoid any damage to the tundra. The shack was not used in 2020 and remains winterized and left in place for the 2021 field season (Figure 4). This was authorized via correspondence with the appropriate QIA representative. It is located at the following coordinates:

Easting: 430790 Northing: 7729380 UTM NAD83 18W A temporary fuel cache was established at the Project Area to facilitate direct flights to and from Mary River and to provide emergency fuel in the event of bad weather. The direct flights serve the dual purpose of extending the number of working hours on the ground and also reducing the number of helicopter hours required to be flown, thus decreasing the potential for wildlife disturbance. The fuel cache was 12 drums, stored in secondary containment greater than 31 m from the nearest high water mark. All fuelling of the helicopter was done with a secondary drip tray beneath all of the fuelling equipment and a spill kit was kept with the fuel drums. All drums were removed from the Project Area and returned to secondary containment at the Steensby Camp at the conclusion of the field program. The fuel cache was located at the following coordinates (Figure 5): Easting: 451180 Nothing: 7742995 UTM NAD83 18W

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4 WATER USE

4.1 QUANTITIES OF FRESHWATER USED FOR DOMESTIC PURPOSES

During 2020, water was not withdrawn under the authorization of the Type ‘B’ Water Licence for domestic (camp) purposes. No satellite camps were operated to support exploration and drilling activities in 2020.

4.2 QUANTITIES OF FRESHWATER USED FOR DRILLING ACTIVITIES

During 2020, water was not withdrawn under the authorization of the Type ‘B’ Water Licence for drilling purposes.

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5 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

5.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FOR DRILLING/TESTING ACTIVITIES

No environmental monitoring for drilling/testing activities occurred as there were no drilling activities executed in 2020.

5.2 AIRCRAFT FLIGHTS

The Land Use Licence and NIRB Screening decision for the Project requires Baffinland to advise pilots of flight height restrictions when travelling to and from the Project site. Specifically, Baffinland is to notify pilots of the minimum flight altitude of 650 metres above ground level (magl) (except during landing, take- off or if there is a specific need for low-level flying) and that the aircraft maintain a vertical distance of 1,000 metres and a horizontal distance of 1,500 metres from any observed groups of migratory birds. Data from helicopter flight logs was analyzed to monitor compliance for the 2020 season.

Flight height data points were designated “compliant” when elevation requirements of a minimum flight altitude of 650 metres and a minimum flight altitude of 1,100 metres over the Snow Goose Management Area for the months of July and August were achieved, or where pilot’s discretionary rationale for deviating from flight heights was provided. Data points were designated “non-compliant” if they did not meet elevation requirements, and no explanation was given. All flights completed in 2020 for the Eqe Bay project were compliant (Table 5.1).

Table 5.1: Summary of Flight Compliance in 2020

Compliant Flight Percent Non-Compliant Percent Non- Total Flight Hours Hours Compliance Flight Hours Compliance 91.7 91.7 100.0 % 0.0 0.0 %

Most of these flights are attributed to the deployment of the legal survey team. As per authorization in the Water Licence, a 12 drum fuel cache was maintained in the Project area for refuelling purposes. Re- supply flights to and from Steensby Camp were required to position fuel in the Project area. Flight altitudes ranged from 0 to 2,200 metres. Map 1 in Appendix D shows the flight paths for the 2020 season.

5.3 WILDLIFE LOGS

During the 2020 field program, a total of three (3) animals were observed on one (1) occasion in the Project area or in transit from Mary River to Eqe Bay. While the total number of observations decreased from 2019 (76 wildlife observations), it should be noted that the scale and timing of the activities in 2020 was significantly reduced due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in fewer person-hours in the field. A summary of the sightings is presented in the following Table 5.2.

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Table 5.2: Wildlife Observations in 2020 Species Number of Observations

Caribou 3

Total 3

5.4 LAND USER LOGS

During 2020, no land users were observed or reported. Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Baffinland undertook extra precautions to ensure no encounters with local communities, including in some instances confirming any land use in the area with the local HTAs prior to activities.

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6 WASTE MANAGEMENT During 2020, no camps were installed or operated at the Project. Therefore, waste management is not required at this time. All waste generated by field crews (food scraps, lunch bags/wrappers, etc.) was returned to the Mary River camp for disposal on a daily basis.

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7 REPORTED INCIDENTS

7.1 SPILLS

There were no spills observed or reported by Baffinland in 2020 at the Project.

7.2 HEALTH & SAFETY INCIDENTS

No health & safety incidents were reported to the QIA and/or the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) that pertained to the Project activities in 2020.

EQE BAY PROJECT 2020 QIA and NWB Annual Report for Exploration Activities March 2021 | 9 Section 8 Reclamation, Closure and Financial Security

8 RECLAMATION, CLOSURE AND FINANCIAL SECURITY

8.1 PROGRESSIVE AND FINAL RECLAMATION

No infrastructure, construction or earthworks activities were completed in 2020. Field work conducted in 2020 was limited to low impact surveys including a legal land survey, a twin otter landing potential air survey, and a survey to determine sealift anchorage and barge landing locations. As such, there is no progressive or final reclamation to report on. Details on the progressive and final reclamation for the Project are outlined in the Eqe Bay Exploration Program Closure and Reclamation Plan (BAF-PH1-400-P16-0003).

8.2 CURRENT RESTORATION LIABILITY

There is currently no financial security held for the project by the QIA or NWB under the Type ‘B’ Licence. Baffinland is in discussion with QIA to determine the value of reclamation security that would be required for the issuance of a Land Use Lease and the development of the camp and associated infrastructure.

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9 PLANS, REPORTS AND STUDIES

9.1 SUMMARY OF STUDIES REQUESTED BY THE BOARD

Due to the limited scope of work executed in 2020, studies under the Type ‘B’ Water Licence were not required.

9.2 REVISIONS TO PLANS, REPORTS AND MANUALS

Final versions of the management plans developed for the Type ‘B’ Water Licence were submitted to the NWB in February, 2019. Table 9.1 provides a complete list of management plans for the Project.

Table 9.1: Management and Monitoring Plans for the Eqe Bay Exploration Project

Management Plan Current Version Version Date Environmental Protection Plan Revision 0 February 2019 Spill Contingency Plan Revision 0 February 2019 Closure and Reclamation Plan Revision 0 February 2019 Inspection and Monitoring Plan Revision 0 February 2019 Waste Management Plan Revision 0 February 2019

9.3 SUMMARY OF FUEL STORAGE

There is currently no fuel storage at the Project.

9.4 INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS

9.4.1 CIRNAC Inspections During 2020, Baffinland did not receive any inspection and/or compliance reports from Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) Water Resources Officers (the Inspector) outlining concerns pertaining to the scope of the Type ‘B’ Water Licence.

9.4.2 QIA Inspections During 2020, Baffinland did not receive any inspections and/or compliance reports from QIA outlining concerns pertaining to scope of the Land Use Licence.

9.5 SUMMARY OF ARTESIAN FLOWS

No drilling activity occurred in 2020, therefore no artesian flows were possible.

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10 PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS Throughout 2020, Baffinland continued to consult with the North Baffin communities and organizations regarding exploration activities at the Project. Due to the limited scope of work executed in 2020, and travel restrictions due to COVID-19, community visits were not able to be scheduled. Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, plans for community visits had to be adjusted to ensure the health and safety of all Baffinland staff and Nunavummiut. Baffinland consulted with the Government of Nunavut Chief Public Health Officer to develop plans that would ensure exploration activities outside of the Mary River camp would not result in interactions with local communities, and received prior approval to conduct this work. In addition, Baffinland also consulted with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association and Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, as well as the communities of Igloolik and Sanirajak, to ensure awareness of the planned works for 2020 and to outline the appropriate COVID-19 precautions put in place. Consultation activities are planned to continue in 2021, and will be expanded should the proposed construction of the camp and supporting infrastructure commence in 2021.

Table 10.1: Record of Engagement Date Letter/Event Topics Discussed 2020-07-17 Sanirajak & Igloolik- Initial notification of planned work (Legal surveys, Twin Otter Planned 2020 Field flight and beach landing) and projected timing of these works. Activities Initial Identified COVID-19 mitigation measures in place and plans for Notification ongoing communication regarding status of all activities. Requested feedback on plans, if any. Notified Hamlet Councils, Hunters & Trappers Associations, administrative officers and where possible, local health authorities. Maps of planned work areas and detailed letters delivered in English and Inuktitut. 2020-08-05 Sanirajak & Igloolik – Provided an update on timing of field activities. None had Update on 2020 Eqe commenced at this point and this notification served as a one- Bay Field Programs week notice to commencement of the legal surveys. Restated COVID-19 protocols and asked for feedback on the plans, if any. Maps of planned work areas and detailed letters delivered in English and Inuktitut 2020-08-11 Sanirajak & Igloolik – Notification delivered to Mayors, HTA Chairpersons, SAOs and Notification of where possible, local health authorities, that the Legal Survey commencement of program was commencing on 12-08-2020. Legal Surveys 2020-08-17 Sanirajak & Igloolik – Notification delivered to Mayors, HTA Chairpersons, SAOs and Notification of where possible, local health authorities, that the Twin Otter pending Twin Otter flight would attempt to take place on the afternoon of 18-08- flight 2020, weather permitting.

2020-08-19 Sanirajak & Igloolik – Notification delivered to Mayors, HTA Chairpersons, SAOs and Notification of delay where possible, local health authorities, that the Twin Otter of Twin Otter flight flight was not able to proceed as scheduled. Provided a date range for when the next attempt may occur and a promise of 24 hours’ notice of notification before next attempt.

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Date Letter/Event Topics Discussed 2020-08-24 Sanirajak & Igloolik – Provided an update on the status of field activities. The Legal Eqe Bay Program Survey was underway and the Twin Otter flight was delayed. Update Restated COVID-19 protocols and asked for feedback on the plans, if any. Maps of planned work areas and detailed letters delivered in English. Delays in Inuktitut resulted in letters and map being delivered in Inuktitut 26-08-2020. 2020-08-26 Sanirajak – Question Mayor Jaypeetee Audlakiak of Sanirajak got in contact with Joe regarding beach Tigullaraq to confirm timing of beach landing survey. Replied landing survey that tentative date in September 5, pending sailing schedule. timing 2020-08-26 Sanirajak & Igloolik Request from Baffinland to the HTAs by phone for any HTA Chairpersons – knowledge of hunters or campers in the area of Eqe Bay. Twin Otter Flight Unexpected availability of the Twin Otter provided a window Update for a short notice flight. Igloolik and Sanirajak HTA Chairpersons or designates provided information saying there were no land users from their communities in the Eqe Bay area to Joe Tigullaraq. Mayor Recinos from Igloolik provided the all-clear to Andrew Moore by phone and thanked him for calling to keep Igloolik and himself appraised of Baffinland activities. 2020-08-26 Sanirajak & Igloolik – Notification delivered to Mayors, HTA Chairpersons, SAOs and Notification of where possible, local health authorities, that the Twin Otter Completion of Twin flight was completed the afternoon of 26-08-2020. Otter flight 2020-09-04 Sanirajak & Igloolik – Notification delivered to Mayors, HTA Chairpersons, SAOs and Update on beach where possible, local health authorities, that due to weather landing survey and operational delays, the beach landing survey at Eqe Bay was delayed from September 5 to September 6. 2020-09-08 Sanirajak & Igloolik – Notification delivered to Mayors, HTA Chairpersons, SAOs and Update on beach where possible, local health authorities, that the beach landing landing survey survey was completed by noon on 08-09-2020.

2020-09-30 Sanirajak & Igloolik – Notification delivered to Mayors, HTA Chairpersons, SAOs and Update on beach where possible, local health authorities, that the Legal Survey landing survey program and all other land use in the Eqe Bay area by Baffinland (removal of emergency fuel cache) had been completed on 27-09-2020.

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11 2021 EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES The 2021 Work Plan for the Mary River Project was prepared and provided by Baffinland to relevant parties on November 6, 2020 including planned exploration activities.

The scope of Baffinland’s Type ‘B’ Water Licence and Land Use Licence allows for Baffinland to continue to undertake exploration activities within the Project area including mineral claims staked on crown land and IG-02 and the NTI Exploration Agreement Subarea C on IG-03.

Exploration activities for 2021 have not yet been finalized however it is anticipated that activities at a minimum will include mapping, sampling and geophysical and geochemical surveys of prospects in the Project area. Notification will be provided to the NWB, CIRNAC and the QIA prior to the commencement of exploration and/or drilling activities. Baffinland also plans to engage with community members to discuss planned developments and employment opportunities that may exist as the project moves forward. Baffinland plans to continue to engage as many local employees as possible and provide on-the- job training to positions relevant to grassroots exploration. During 2021, Baffinland plans to establish a new exploration camp within the Eqe Bay Area (refer to Figure 2) to support a drilling program planned for either late summer 2021 or late spring and summer 2022, as well as other low impact exploration activities within the Eqe bay Area. The current Type ‘B’ Water Licence issued in April 2019 is inclusive of the scope of these activities. A Land Use Lease application is still undergoing review and discussion with QIA, that would allow for the development of the camp and exploration drilling on Inuit owned land.

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APPENDIX A

Figures

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Alert

Arctic Ocean

Ellesmere Island

5,000,000 GREENLAND 5,000,000

Axel Eureka Heiberg Island

Qaanaaq Prince Patrick Island Pituffik Kullorsuaq 4,500,000 4,500,000 Grise Fiord Bathurst Melville Island Island Upernavik Banks Cornwallis Devon Island Island Island Resolute Uummannaq Perry Channel

Bylot Somerset Island Island Bay Nanisivik Pond Inlet Qeqertarsuaq Amundsen Prince of Gulf Whales

4,000,000 Island H! Milne Port 4,000,000 Victoria H! Clyde River Island Mary River

H! Steensby Port #* Eqe Bay Qikiqtarjuaq Gulf of Cambridge Bay Igloolik Baffin King Boothia Kugluktuk Taloyoak Island William Sanirajak A Island RC Gjoa Prince TIC CIR Haven Kugaaruk Charles CL Umingmaktok E Island Pangnirtung Bathurst

3,500,000 Inlet 3,500,000

Lupin

Naujaat

Wekweètì NUNAVUT Iqaluit

Southampton Kinngait Island Coral Kimmirut Yellowknife Baker Lake Harbour

Lutselk'e Chesterfield Hudson Strait Inlet Ivujivik Salluit Kangiqsujuaq Fort 3,000,000 NORTHWEST Quaqtaq 3,000,000 Resolution Rankin Inlet TERRITORIES Whale Cove Kangirsuk Fort Smith Akulivik Aupaluk Arviat ALBERTA Puvirnituq Uranium City Tasiujaq Fond-du-Lac Kuujjuaq Fort Black Lake Chipewyan Stony Rapids MANITOBA SASKATCHEWAN Inukjuak Lac Brochet QUEBEC Tadoule Lake Wollaston Lake Churchill

2,500,000 Brochet 2,500,000

5,500,000 6,000,000 6,500,000 7,000,000 7,500,000 EQE BAY EXPLORATION LEGEND ᐃᕿ ᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊᖅᑎᓄᑦ ᕿᓂᕐᕕᐅᓂᖓ H! Mary River Project Facility Location Eqe Bay Exploration Program #* Exploration Program Location North Baffin Planning Region Projection: NAD 1983 STATISTICS CANADA LAMBERT. 0 100 200 400 km Base Map: © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2020. Nunavut Settlement Area Scale 1:14,000,000 ¯ Qikiqtani Region ttCs/3ymJ6 1 FIGURE SAVED: C:\Users\katie.mcguire\Documents\4 - Maps\Reporting\5_Eqe Bay\Type B 2019\BIM_Fig 1 Project Location.mxd; 28-Mar-20 5,500,000 6,000,000 6,500,000 7,000,000 7,500,000

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ᖁᑦᓯᓂᖅᐹᕐᔪᐊᖅ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᖅ

5,000,000 ᑲᓛᓖᑦ 5,000,000

ᖁᑦᓯᓂᖅᐹᖅ ᖁᑦᓯᓂᖅᐹᖅ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᖓ

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ᑯᓪᓗᖅᓱᐊᖅ 4,500,000 4,500,000 ᐊᐅᓱᐃᑦᑐᖅ

ᐅᓗᒃᕼᐊᒃᑑᑉ ᒥᐅᓪᕕᐅᓪ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᖓ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᖓ ᐅᐱᕐᓇᕕᒃ ᐃᒃᕼᐅᒃ ᑕᓪᓗᕈᑎᐅᑉ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᖓ ᑕᓪᓗᕈᑎᑦ ᕿᑭᖅᑖᕈᖓ ᖃᐅᓱᐃᑦᑐᖅ ᐆᒪᓈ ᖅ ᐱᐅᕆ ᐃᑳᕐᕕᖓ

ᐊᑭᐊ ᑰᒐᓇᔫᑉ ᑐᖅᓱᑲᑦᑕᖅ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᖓ ᐃᒃᐱᐊᕐᔪᒃ ᓇᓂᓯᕕᒃ ᒥᑦᑎᒪᑕᓕᒃ ᐅᐊᓕᓂᐅᑉ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᖅᓱᐊᖅ ᐳᕆᓐᔅ ᐃᒪᕕᖓ ᐅᐃᐅᔅ

4,000,000 ᕿᑭᖅᑕᖅ ! 4,000,000 H ᕿᙳ ᐊᑉ ᑐᓚᒃᑕᕐᕕᖓ ᑲᖏᖅᑐᒑᐱᒃ H! ᓄᓘᔮᓂᒃ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᖑᔪᖅ

ᑭᑦᓕᓂᖅ Sisimiut H! ᓄᓘᔮᑦ ᓂᒋᐊᓂ ᑐᓚᒃᑕᕐᕕᒃ #* ᐃᕿ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᕐᔪᐊᖅ ᐃᖃᓗᒃᑑᑦᑎᐊᖅ ᕘᑎᐊ ᐃᒡᓗᓕᒃ ᑕᓗᕐᔪᐊᖅ ᖁᕐᓗᖅᑐᖅ ᐃᒪᕕᒃ ᕿᑭᖅᑖᓗᒃ ᓴᓂᕋᔭᒃ ᐅ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᖅ ᑭᐅ ᖅᑕ ᐳᕆᓐᔅ ᖅᑑ ᐅᖅᓱᖅᑑᖅ ᓂᖓ ᑰᒑᕈᖅ ᑦᓵᕈᔅ ᑕ ᐅᒥᖕᒪᒃᑑᖅ ᓇᓗ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᖅ ᓇᐃ ᐸᓐᓂᖅᑑᖅ ᒃᑯᑖ

ᕿᙳ ᐊᑦ 3,500,000 3,500,000 ᕿ ᑭᖅᑖᓘᑉ ᓕᐱᓐ ᓇᐅᔮᑦ ᐱᖓᓐᓇᖓ ᓂ ᐃᒪᕕᒃ

ᐅᐃᑮᑎ ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᐃᖃᓗ ᐃᑦ

ᓴᒡᓕᐊᖅ ᑭᙵ ᐃᑦ ᕿᑭᖅᑕᖓ ᑭᒻᒥᕈᑦ ᔭᓗᓇᐃ ᖃᒪᓂᖅᑐᐊᖅ ᓴᓪᓖᑦ

ᓚᑦᓲᑮ ᕿ ᑭᖅᑖᓘᑉ ᓂᒋᐊᓂ ᐃᒡᓗᓕᒑᕐᔪᖅ ᐃᒪᕕᒃ ᑲᖏᖅᓱᔪᐊᖅ ᐃᕗᔨᕕᒃ ᓴᓪᓗᐃᑦ

3,000,000 ᕗᐊᑦ ᕋᓴᓘᓴᓐ 3,000,000 ᑲᖏᖅᖠᓂᖅ ᖁᐊᖅᑕᖅ ᓄᓇᑦᓯᐊᖅ ᑎᑭᕋᕐᔪᐊᖅ ᑲᖏᖅᓱᖅ

ᕗᐊᑦ ᓯᒥᑦ ᐊᑯᓕᕕᒃ ᐊᐅᐸᓗᒃ ᐊᕐᕕᐊᑦ ᐃᐅᓪᐴᑕ ᑕᓯᐅᔭᕐᔪᐊᖅ ᐳᕕᕐᓂᖅᑐᖅ ᓄᖑᓱᐃᑦᑐᓕᐅᑉ ᓄᓈ ᑕᓯᐅᔭᖅ ᑰᔾᔪᐊᖅ ᕗᐊᑦ ᓯᐸᕇᐊᓐ ᕚᓐ ᑕᓯᖅ ᕙᓛᒃ ᑕᓯᖅ ᓯᑑᓂ ᐃᒃᑲᕐᕈᐃᑦ ᒫᓂᑑᐸ ᐃᓄᒃᔪᐊᖅ ᑕᓯᖅ ᕗᓴᑦ ᑯᐸᐃᒃ ᓴᔅᑳᑦᑐᕌᓐ ᑕᑑᓪ ᑕᓯᖅ ᐅᐊᓗᔅᑕᓐ ᑕᓯᖅ ᑰᔾᔪᐊᕌᓗᒃ

2,500,000 ᕗᓴᑦ 2,500,000

5,500,000 6,000,000 6,500,000 7,000,000 7,500,000 EQE BAY EXPLORATION ᓄᓇᙳ ᐊᑉ ᐅᓂᒃᑳᖏᑦ ᐃᕿ ᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊᖅᑎ ᓄ ᑦ ᕿᓂᕐᕕᐅ ᓂᖓ H! Projectᐱᓕᕆ ᐊᖑᔫᑉ Facility ᐃᓪᓗᖃᕐᕕᖓ Location ᑕᓇᒦᓐᓂᖓ ᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊᖅᑎᓄᑦ ᕿᓂᕐᕕᐅᓂᖓ ᑕ ᓇᒦᓐᓂᖓ #* Explorationᐃᕿᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊᖅᑎ Program ᓄ ᑦ ᕿᓂᕐᕕᐅ Location ᓂᖓ

Northᕿᑭᖅ ᑖᓗᖕᒥ Baffinᐅᐊᓐᓇ Planning ᖓ ᑕᐸᕐᓇᑕ Region ᐅ ᓂᖓ ᑕᓄᓇ ᖓ ᓇ ᓚᐅ NAD : 1983 S 0 100 200 400 km ᐊᔾᔨᙳ ᐊᖅ ᖃᓄ ᐃᑦᑑᓂᖓ ᐊᐅ ᒡᒍᓯ 2019. Nunavutᓄ ᓇ ᕗ ᑦ ᓄᓇ Settlement ᑖᕈᑕ ᐅ ᓯᒪᓂᖓ Area © forQueen's Ontario,2020. Printer ᖃᓄ ᐃᓪᓗᐊᕐᓂᖓ 1:14,000,000 ¯ Qikiqtaniᕿᑭᖅ ᑕ ᓂᓄᓇ Region ᖓ ttCs/3ymJ6 1 FIGURE SAVED: C:\Users\katie.mcguire\Documents\4 - Maps\Reporting\5_Eqe Bay\Type B 2019\BIM_Fig 1 Project Location_INK.mxd; 24-Mar-20 500,000 550,000 600,000 650,000 700,000 750,000

Eclipse Sound 8,050,000 8,050,000

Salmon River

Utuk Milne Lake Inlet Oliver Sound Tremblay Sound

Robertson River 8,000,000 8,000,000 Koluktoo Bay Tay Coutts Inlet Sound

Feachem Bay H! Milne Port Tugaat River Phillips Creek

Ikaluit River

Paquet River

Icebound Lakes 7,950,000 7,950,000

Kentra Bay

H! Mine Site

Mary Lake

Lethbridge 7,900,000 7,900,000 Angajurjualuk Lakes Lake Ravn River

Mid Rail Camp )" Quartz Lake

Nina Bang Lake 7,850,000 7,850,000

Tarsiujuak Erichsen Arm Lake Lake Cockburn Lake

Ikpikiturkuaq Lake

Rowley River H! Steensby Port 7,800,000 7,800,000 Neergaard

Lake Isortog River

Steensby Inlet Sapugaarjuk River

Murray 7,750,000 7,750,000

Ikpik River Eqe Bay

#* Eqe Bay Lake Gillian 7,700,000 7,700,000

Ipiutik Lake Piling Lake 500,000 550,000 600,000 650,000 700,000 750,000 ᐃᕿ ᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊᖅᑎᓄᑦ ᕿᓂᕐᕕᐅᓂᖓ EQE BAY EXPLORATION LEGEND #* Exploration Program Location Sirmilik National Park Mineral Claims Held by Baffinland Eqe Bay Activities Overview H! Mary River Project Facility Location IOL Surface Only NTI Exploration Area

)" Mid Rail Camp Location IOL Surface and Subsurface Projection: NAD 1983 UTM ZONE 17N. 0 5 10 20 30 km Base Map: © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2020. Scale 1:1,100,000 ¯ Milne Inlet Tote Road Mining Lease Boundary Contour (20 m Interval) Crown Land ttCs/3ymJ6 2 FIGURE SAVED: C:\Users\katie.mcguire\Documents\4 - Maps\Reporting\5_Eqe Bay\Type B 2020\BIM_Fig Project2 Activities.mxd; 08-Mar-21 500,000 550,000 600,000 650,000 700,000 750,000

ᑕᓯᐅᔭᖅ ᑐᖅᓱᑲᑦᑕᖅ 8,050,000 8,050,000

ᐊᑯᐊ ᑰᖓ

ᐅᑐᒃ ᑕᓯᖅ ᑲᖏᖅᖢᐊᕐᔪᒃ ᕿᙳ ᐊ ᑲᖏ ᖅᖢᕈᓗᒃ

ᐃᓗᕕ ᓕᖕᒥ ᐃᓪᓗᖁᑎᖃᕐᕕᒃ 8,000,000 8,000,000 ᖁᕐᓗᖅᑐᖅ ᐃᒪᖓ ᐊᓛ ᕐᕕᒃ ᑲᖏᓪᓕᕐᒥ

ᕖᓴᒻ H! ᕿᙳ ᐊᑉ ᑐᓚᒃᑕᕐᕕᖓ ᑕᓯᐅᔭᖓ ᑑᒑᑦ ᑰᖓ ᑰᒐᓛ ᖅ

ᐸᑯᐊᑦ ᑰᖓ ᑕᓰᑦ 7,950,000 7,950,000

ᑲᓐᑐᕋ

ᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊᕐᕕᐅᔪᖅ H!

ᓄᓘᔮᑦ ᑕᓯᖓ

7,900,000 ᐊᖓᔪᕐᔪᐊᓗᒃ 7,900,000 ᑕᓯᖅ

ᕿᑎᖅᐸᓯᐊᓂ ᓄᓇᓯᐅᑎᑯᑖᑉ ᐊᖅᑯᑖᓂ ᑐᐱᕐᕕᒃ )" ᑯᐊᑦᔨ ᑕᓯᖅ

ᓃᓇ ᕚᖕ ᑕᓯᖅ 7,850,000 7,850,000

ᐃᐅᕆᒃᓴᓐ ᑕᖅᓯᐅᔪᖅ ᑕᓯᖅ ᑕᓯᖅ ᑳᒃᕘᓐ ᑕᓯᖅ

ᐃᒃᐱᑭᑦᑐᕐᔪᐊᖅ ᑕᓯᖓ

ᕋᐅᓕ ᑰᖓ ᓄᓘᔮᑦ ᓂᒋᐊᓂ H! ᑐᓚᒃᑕᕐᕕᒃ 7,800,000 7,800,000

ᐃᓱᖅᑐᖅᑰᖓ

ᐃᒃᐱᑭᑦᑐᕐᔪᐊᖅ ᑲᖏᖅᖢᖓ ᓴᐳᒑᕐᔪᒃ ᖂᖓ

ᒨᕆ ᒫᒃᔅᕆᐅ ᑕᓯᐅᔭᖓ 7,750,000 7,750,000

ᐃᕿ *#ᐃᕿ 7,700,000 7,700,000

ᐃᓕᖕ ᑕᓯᖅ 500,000 550,000 600,000 650,000 700,000 750,000 EQE BAY EXPLORATION ᓄᓇᙳ ᐊᑉ ᐅᓂᒃᑳᖏᑦ ᐃᕿ ᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊ ᖅᑎᓄᑦ ᕿᓂᕐᕕᐅᓂᖓ ᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊ ᕐᕕᒃᓴᐃᑦ ᑎᒍᒥᐊ ᖅᑕ ᐅᔪᑦ *# ᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊExploration ᖅᑎᓄᑦᕿᓂᕐᕕᐅᓂᖓ Program ᑕ Location ᓇᒦᓐᓂᖓ Sirmilikᓯᕐᒥᓕᒃ ᒥᕐᖑᐃᓯᕐᕕᒃ National Park Mineral Claims Held by BIM ᕚᐸ ᓐᓛᓐᑯᓐᓄᑦ ᐃᕿᒥ ᐱᓕᕆᐊᖑᔪᑦ ᑕᑯᒋᐊᖅᑕᐅᓂᖓ ᐃᓄᐃᑦᓄᓇᖁ ᑎᖏᖕᓂ ᑭᓯᐊ ᓂ H! ᐱProject ᓕᕆᐊ ᖑᔫᑉᐃᓪᓗ Facility ᖃ ᕐᕕᖓ Location ᑕ ᓇᒦᓐᓂᖓ IOL Surface Only NTIᕿᒥᕐᕈᕕᐅᔫᑉ Exploration ᐃᓗᓕᖓ Area ᓇᓚᐅ: NAD 1983 UTM ZONE 17N. 0 5 10 20 30 km )" ᕿᑎᖅᐸMid ᓯᐊRail ᓂ ᓄᓇᓯᐅᑎᑯᑖᑉCamp Locationᐊᖅᑯᑖᓂ ᑐᐱ ᕐᕕᒃ IOLᐃᓄᐃᑦ Surfaceᓄᓇᖁ ᑎᖏᖕᓂᒃ and Subsurface ᑭᓯᐊ ᓂ ᐊᒻᒪᓗᐃᑭᖏ ᖕᓂ ᐊ ᔾᔨᙳᐊ ᖅ ᖃᓄᐃᑦᑑᓂᖓ ᐊ ᐅᒡᒍᓯ 2019. © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2020. ᖃ ᓄᐃᓪᓗ ᐊ ᕐᓂᖓ 1:1,100,000 ᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊ ᕐᕕᓄᑦᐊᑐ ᖅᑐ ᐊ ᖅᑕ ᐅᓂᖓ ᑕ ¯ Milne Inlet Tote Road Mining Lease Boundary ᕿᙳ ᐊᑕ ᐅᖁ ᒪ ᐃᑦᑐ ᓄᑦ ᐊᖅᑯᑎ ᑭᓪᓕᖓ ttCs/3ymJ6 ᓄᓇᐅᑉContour ᖃᓄᐃᓕᖓ (20 ᓂᖓ m Interval) (20ᒦᑕ ᑦ ᐅᖓᓯᒌᓐᓂᖅ) Crownᒐᕙᒪ ᑐ ᖃ ᒃᑯᑦLand ᓄᓇᖓ 2 FIGURE SAVED: C:\Users\katie.mcguire\Documents\4 - Maps\Reporting\5_Eqe Bay\Type B 2020\BIM_Fig Project2 Activities_INK.mxd; 08-Mar-21 426,000 428,000 430,000 432,000 434,000 436,000 438,000

Grant-Suttie Bay 0 0 0 0 0 0 , , 4 4 3 3 7 7 , , 7 7

Grant-Suttie Bay 0 0 0 0 0 0 , Eqe , 2 2 3 3

7 Bay 7 , , 7 7

Eqe Bay

Foxe 0 3 6 km Basin 0 0

0 2 0 0 0 , ,

0 Unnamed Lake 0 3 3 7 7 , ,

7 (EB-2) 7 Exploration Area 0 0 0 0 0 0 , , 8 8 2 2 7 7 , , 7 7

Unnamed Lake (EB-1) Proposed Camp 0 0 0 0 0 0 , , 6 6 2 2 7 7 , , 7 ! Proposed Beach 7 Landing Area

1 2 - r a 0 0 M - 0 0 9 0 0 2

, Harbour ,

; 4 4 d 2 2 x

7 Bay 7 m , , . 7 7 w e i Eqe Bay v r e v O p m a C y a B e q E

3

0 0 g i 0 0 F 0 0 , , _ 2 2 M I 2 2 B 7 7 \ , , 0 7 7 2 0 2

B e p y T \ y a B e q E _ 5 \ g n i t r o p e R \ s 426,000 428,000 430,000 432,000 434,000 436,000 438,000 p a M EQE BAY EXPLORATION -

4

\ LEGEND s t n e ! Beach Landing Area IOL Surface Only m Proposed Exploration Area Layout u c o D \ Contour (10 m Interval) IOL Surface and Subsurface Eqe Bay e r i u g c Exploration Area Projection: NAD 1983 UTM ZONE 18N. m . Base Map: © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2021. 0 0.5 1 2 km e i t a General Area k

\ Scale 1:75,000 s r ¯ e s Impact Area U \ : C

: ttCs/3ymJ6 D

E 3 V

A FIGURE S 426,000 428,000 430,000 432,000 434,000 436,000 438,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 , , 6 6 3 3 7 7 , , 7 7

ᖃᕐᒪᖅᑕᓕᖕᒥ ᑕᓯᐅᔭᖅ

ᖃᕐᒪᖅᑕᓕᖕᒥ 0 0

0 ᑕᓯᐅᔭᖅ 0 0 0 , , 4 4 3 3 7 7 , ,

7 ᐃᕿᑉ 7 ᑲᖏᖅᖢᒃ

0 ᐊᒥᑦᑑᑉ 0 0 0

0 ᐃᒪᖓ 0 , 0 3 6 km , 2 2 3 3

7 2 7 , , 7 7

ᐃᕿᐅᑉ ᖃᖏᖅᖢᐊ 0 0 0 0 0 0 , ,

0 ᐊᑎᖃᖏᑦᑐᖅ ᑕᓯᖅ 0 3 3 7 7 , ,

7 (EB-2) 7 ᖃᐅᔨᓴᕐᕕᐅᔪᖅ 0 0 0 0 0 0 , , 8 8 2 2 7 7 , , 7 7

ᐊᑎᖃᖏᑦᑐᖅ ᑕᓯᖅ

ᑕᖕᒫᕐᕕᐅᔪᒪᔪᖅ 1 (EB-1) 2 - r a 0 0 0 0 M - 0 0 9 , , 2 6 6

; 2 2 d 7 7 x , , m 7 7

. ᓯᒡᔭᒥ K ! N I

_ ᑐᓚᒃᑕᕐᕕᐅᔪᒪᔪᖅ w e i v r e v O p m a C y a B

0 0 e 0 0 q 0 0 E , ,

4 4 3

2 2 g i ᐃᖑᔮᖅ 7 7 , , F _ 7 ᐃᕿᐅᑉ ᖃᖏᖅᖢᐊ 7 M I B \ 0 2 0 2

B e p y T \ y a B e q E 0 0 _ 0 0 5 \ 0 0 g , , n i 2 2 t r 2 2 o 7 7 p , , e 7 7 R \ s 426,000 428,000 430,000 432,000 434,000 436,000 438,000 p a M EQE BAY EXPLORATION -

4 ᓄᓇᙳᐊᑉ ᐅᓂᒃᑳᖏᑦ

\ LEGEND s t n e ! Prᓯoᒡᔭpᒥo s eᑐdᓚ Bᒃᑕeᕐaᕕcᐅhᔪ Lᒪaᔪnᖅ ding Area ᐃᓄIOᐃLᑦ Sᓄuᓇrfᖁacᑎeᖏ Oᖕnᓂly ᑭᓯᐊᓂ m ᐃᕿ ᑲᖏᖅᖢᖕᒥ ᑕᖕᒫᕐᕕᐅᔪᒪᔪᖅ u c o

D ᓄᓇᐅᑉ ᖃᓄᐃᓕᖓᓂᖓ (10ᒦᑕᑦ ᐅᖓᓯᒌᓐᓂᖅ ) ᐃᓄᐃᑦ ᓄᓇᖁᑎᖏ ᖕᓂᒃ ᑭᓯᐊᓂ \ Contour (10 m Interval) IOL Surface and Subsurface e ᑐᓚᒃᑕᕐᕕᐅᔪᒪᔪᖅ r i

u ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᐃᑭᖏ ᖕᓂ g c Eᖃxpᐅlᔨoᓴraᕐᕕtiᐅoᔪnᖅ Area Projection: NAD 1983 UTM ZONE 18N. m . Base Map: © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2021. 0 0.5 1 2 km e i t a Gᐅeᒃnᐸeᒡᕕraᓪlᓗ Aᑕrᖅea k

\ Scale 1:75,000 s r ¯ e s Iᐊmᒃᑐpᖅacᑕtᐅ Aᓂrᐊeaᖅ ᑐᖅ ᓄᓇ U \ : C

: ttCs/3ymJ6 D

E 3 V

A FIGURE S 150 130 140 ᖃᕐᒪᖅᑕᓕᖕᒥ 120 ᑕᓯᐅᔭᖅ

150 130 110 120 100 90

80 100

ᐃᒐᕐᔪᐊᕌᔪᖕᒥ 70 ᑕᓯᖅ 60 # 150

70 60 170

170 160

140

100 50 80 70

50 60

50 ᐃᖑᔮᖅ 90 ᐃᕿ ᐃᒐᕐᔪᐊᕌᔪᖕᒥ 60 ᑕᓯᖅ

110 130

120

70 50

50 60 50 # ᐊᓐᓇᐅᒪᒋᐊᕐᕕᒃ ᑐᐱᖅ ᐊᖕᒪᓗ ᐅᖅᓱᐊᓗᖃᐅᑏᑦ ᓇᒦᖕᓂᖏ ᑦ 80

50 70 70

50 90

60

80

70

60 60 40 20

50 50 40 50

30

30

10 40 50

20 50

30 40

EQE BAY EXPLORATION LEGENDᓄᓇᙳ ᐊᑉ ᐅᓂᒃᑳᖏᑦ ᐃᕿ ᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊᖅᑎ ᓄᑦ ᕿᓂᕐᕕᐅᓂᖓ Contourᓄᓇ ᐅᑉ ᖃᓄᐃᓕ (10 ᖓ m ᓂᖓ Interval) (20ᒦᑕᑦ ᐅᖓᓯᒌᓐᓂᖅ) ᐊᓐᓇᐅᒪᒋᐊᕐᕕᒃ ᑐᐱᖅ ᐊᖕᒪᓗ ᐅᖅᓱᐊᓗᖃᐅᑏᑦ

# Tentᐊᓐᓇ ᐅᒪᒋᐊᕐᕕᒃ and ᑐᐱ Fuel ᖅ ᐊᖕᒪᓗ Locationᐅᖅᓱᐊᓗᖃᐅᑏᑦ ᓇᒦᖕᓂᖏ ᑦ ᓇᒦᖕᓂᖏ ᑦ

E: 430790 ᓇ ᓚᐅ: NAD 1983 UTM ZONE 18N. 0 0.1 0.2 0.4 km N: 7729380 ᐊᔾᔨᙳᐊᖅ ᖃᓄᐃᑦᑑ ᓂᖓ ᐊᐅᒡᒍᓯ 2019. © 2020.Queen's Ontario, for Printer ᖃᓄᐃᓪᓗᐊᕐᓂᖓ 1:125,000 ¯ UTM NAD83 18W ttCs/3ymJ6 4 FIGURE SAVED: C:\Users\katie.mcguire\Documents\4 - Maps\Reporting\5_Eqe Bay\Type B 2020\BIM_Fig 4 Survival _INK.mxd; Tent 22-Mar-21 430,000 431,000 432,000 150 130 140 Grant-Suttie Bay 120 7,731,000 7,731,000

150 130 110 120 100 90

80 100 Cake 70 Lake 60 # 150

70 60 170

170 160

140

100 50 80 70

50 60

50 Harbour

Bay 90 Eqe Bay Cake 60

7,730,000 Lake 7,730,000

110 130

120

70 50

50 60 # 50 SURVIVAL TENT LOCATION 80

50 70 70

50

7,729,000 90 7,729,000

60

80

70

60 60 40 20

50 50 40 50

30

30

10 40 50

20 50

30 40

430,000 431,000 432,000 EQE BAY EXPLORATION LEGEND ᐃᕿ ᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊᖅᑎᓄᑦ ᕿᓂᕐᕕᐅᓂᖓ Contour (10 m Interval) Survival Tent Location # Survival Tent Location

E: 430790 Projection: NAD 1983 UTM ZONE 18N. 0 100 200 400 Meters N: 7729380 Base Map: © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2020. Scale 1:125,000 ¯ UTM NAD83 18W ttCs/3ymJ6 4 FIGURE SAVED: C:\Users\katie.mcguire\Documents\4 - Maps\Reporting\5_Eqe Bay\Type B 2020\BIM_Fig 4 Survival Tent.mxd; 22-Mar-21 450,000 330 350 360 320

290 310 270 250 280 280 300 260 340 270 280 "

270 240

230 290

290 340 310 300

250 330 330 240 280 300

260 310 320 240

7,745,000 250 270 7,745,000 330 340 Grant-Suttie Bay 300 Eqe Bay 210 290 260 280 Cake 260 Lake 340

260

270

330 250 280 270 290 260 290 280 310 240 300 320 300 220 280

300 260 280 280 270 290

230 210 240 200 250

230

230 240 230 " 300 FUEL CACHE 230 280 220 280 290 270

270 280 290 260 280 260 270 270 280 210 250 250 200

280 260 290 290 220

250 240 260 260 320 240 220 270

270

240

270 250 330 250

270 250 230 250

260 260 180 260 260 200

250 230 300 280 190 250 310 160 270 280 280 260

270 290 290 250 250 240 210 250 240 170 260 260 450,000 ᐃᕿ ᐅᔭᕋᓐᓂᐊᖅᑎᓄᑦ ᕿᓂᕐᕕᐅᓂᖓ EQE BAY EXPLORATION LEGEND " Fuel Cache Fuel Cache Location E: 451180 N: 7742995 Projection: NAD 1983 UTM ZONE 18N. 0 0.2 0.4 0.8 km UTM NAD83 18W Base Map: © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2020. Scale 1:283,947.38 ¯ ttCs/3ymJ6 5 FIGURE SAVED: C:\Users\katie.mcguire\Documents\4 - Maps\Reporting\5_Eqe Bay\Type B 2020\BIM_Fig 5 Fuel Cache.mxd; 22-Mar-21 450,000 330 350 360 320

290 310 270 250 280 280 300 260 340 270 280 "

270 240

230 290

290 340 310 300

250 330 330 240 280 300

260 310 320 240

7,745,000 250 270 7,745,000 330 340 ᖃᕐᒪᖅᑕᓕᖕᒥ ᑕᓯᐅᔭᖅ 300

210 ᐃᕿᑉ 290 280 ᐃᒐᕐᔪᐊᕌᔪᖕᒥ 260 ᑲᖏᖅᖢᒃ 260 ᑕᓯᖅ 340

260

270

330 250 280 270 290 260 290 280 310 240 300 320 300 220 280

300 260 280 280 270 290

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APPENDIX B

Concordance Tables

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Table 1: Concordance Table – Type ‘B’ Water Licence 2BE EQE1926 Type B Water Licence 2BE-EQE1926 2019 QIA and NWB Annual Report for Exploration and Geotechnical Activities Condition No. Condition Report Reference/Response Part B. General Conditions The Annual Report referred to in Part B, Item 2 shall include:

The Licensee shall file an Annual Report on the Appurtenant Undertaking with the Board no later than 2 See below Annual Report was submitted on March 31, 2021. March 31st of the year following the calendar year being reported, containing the following information:

Section 4 Water Use a A summary report of Water use and Waste disposal activities; Section 6 Waste Management

Quantity of Water (in cubic metres/day) obtained for domestic and other purposes b Section 4 Water Use from sources on, in or flowing through Inuit-owned lands for the reporting period;

Quantity of Water (in cubic metres/day) obtained for domestic and other purposes c Section 4 Water Use from sources on, in or flowing through Crown Lands reporting period;

d Quantity of Waste disposed of on on-site Waste disposal facility; Section 6 Waste Management e Quantity of Waste backhauled to approved facility for disposal; Section 6 Waste Management Section 4 Water Use f A list of unauthorized discharges and a summary of follow-up actions taken; Section 7.1 Spills Any revisions to the management plans, as required by Part B, Item 7, submitted g N/A No revisions to management plans in the form of an Addendum; A description of all progressive and or final reclamation work undertaken, h including photographic records of site conditions before, during and after Section 8 Reclamation, Closure and Final Security completion of operations; i Report all artesian flow occurrences as required under Part F, Item 3; Section 9.5 Summary of Artesian Flows

j A summary of all information requested and results of the Monitoring Program; Section 5.1 Environmental Monitoring for Drilling/Testing

k Details pertaining to locations of sump(s) and drill holes; Section 2.1 Exploration Activities and Drilling Programs

GPS co-ordinates (in degrees, minutes and seconds of latitude and longitude) for l the locations of all temporary camps established in support of the project if the Section 3 Modifications, Infrastructure Changes and Construction actual coordinates differ from that provided in the application; A summary, including photographic records before, during and after any relevant construction activities or Modifications and/or major maintenance work carried m Section 3 Modifications, Infrastructure Changes and Construction out on facilities under this Licence and an outline of any work anticipated for the next year; Detailed discussion on the performance, installation, and evaluation, including the No permanent fuel storage at the Project in 2020, however a fuel cache was established. n use of photographic record, of the primary and secondary containment functions Section 3. Details are provided in Section 3, Modifications, Infrastructure Changes and Construction. used in fuel storage to safeguard impacts to freshwaters; A summary of public consultation/participation, describing consultation with o local organizations and residents of the nearby communities, if any were Section 10 Public Consultations conducted; Any other details on Water use or Waste disposal requested by the Board by the No other details on water use or waste disposal was requested by the Board by November 1, p N/A 1st November of the year being reported. 2020.

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Table 2: Concordance Table – Land Use Licence 2 - QL2 1910 Land Use Licence 2 – QL2-1910 2019 QIA and NWB Annual Report for Exploration and Geotechnical Activities Condition No. Condition Report Reference/Response Schedule 1 - Annual Reporting Requirements The Licensee shall submit interim reports in text and map form by March 31, 2020 and a Final Report March 8 See below Annual Reports were submitted on March 31, 2020. 31 2021 at the conclusion of the term of this licence, showing: All lands occupied and used during this land use operation, including details on all activities conducted on a Section 2 Exploration Activities and Drilling Programs the lands b Before and after digital photographs of land use sites N/A N/A Section 5.2 c If applicable, aircraft flight paths, number of flights (include dates/time), and flight elevation. Aircraft Flights Appendix D d Wildlife sightings including copies of all wildlife logs Section 5.3 Wildlife Logs

e Inuit land use encountered during operations Section 5.4 Land User Logs

f Land use conflicts encountered during operations Section 5.4 Land User Logs

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APPENDIX C

NWB Annual Report Forms

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NWB Annual Report Year being reported: 2020

License No: 2BE-EQE1926 Issued Date: April 4, 2019 Expiry Date: April 3, 2026

Project Name: Eqe Bay Exploration Program Project

Licensee: Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation

Mailing Address: 2275 Upper Middle Road East, Suite 300 Oakville ON, Canada L6H 0C3

Name of Company filing Annual Report (if different from Name of Licensee please clarify relationship between the two entities, if applicable): Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation

General Background Information on the Project (*optional):

Refer to Section 1 of Annual Report.

Licence Requirements: the licensee must provide the following information in accordance with

A summary report of water use and waste disposal activities, including, but not limited to: methods of obtaining water; sewage and greywater management; drill waste management; solid and hazardous waste management. Water Source(s): Refer to Section 4. Water Quantity: 29 Quantity Allowable Domestic (cu.m) cu.m/day - Actual Quantity Used Domestic (cu.m)

270 cu.m/day Quantity Allowable Drilling (cu.m) - Total Quantity Used Drilling (cu.m)

Waste Management and/or Disposal Solid Waste Disposal Sewage Drill Waste Greywater Hazardous Other: Additional Details: No waste generated in 2020. Refer to Section 6.

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A list of unauthorized discharges and a summary of follow-up actions taken. Spill No.: Refer to Section 7. (as reported to the Spill Hot-line) Date of Spill: - Date of Notification to an Inspector: - Additional Details: (impacts to water, mitigation measures, short/long term monitoring, etc.) No spills observed or reported in 2020.

Revisions to the Spill Contingency Plan

Additional Details:

Final versions of the management plans developed for the Type ‘B’ Water Licence were submitted to the NWB in February, 2019.

Revisions to the Abandonment and Restoration Plan

Additional Details:

Progressive Reclamation Work Undertaken Additional Details (i.e., work completed and future works proposed) Refer to Section 8.

Results of the Monitoring Program including:

The GPS Co-ordinates (in degrees, minutes and seconds of latitude and longitude) of each location where sources of water are utilized;

Additional Details: Refer to Section 4.

The GPS Co-ordinates (in degrees, minutes and seconds of latitude and longitude) of each location where wastes associated with the licence are deposited;

Additional Details: Refer to Section 6.

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Results of any additional sampling and/or analysis that was requested by an Inspector

Additional Details: (date of request, analysis of results, data attached, etc.)

Any other details on water use or waste disposal requested by the Board by November 1 of the year being reported.

Additional Details: (Attached or provided below)

Any responses or follow-up actions on inspection/compliance reports

Additional Details: (Dates of Report, Follow-up by the Licensee) Refer to Section 9.4.

Any additional comments or information for the Board to consider The 2020 QIA and NWB Annual Report for Eqe Bay Project provides further details on water use and waste disposal, fuel storage, inspections, environmental monitoring programs, updates to plans, progressive reclamation work and consultations.

Date Submitted: March 31, 2021 Submitted/Prepared by: Christopher Murray Contact Information: Tel: (416) 364-8820 ext. 5072 Fax: email: [email protected]

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APPENDIX D

Map 1 – Helicopter Flight Data

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APPENDIX E

Eqe Bay Photo Log

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PHOTO 1 – Survey Lead Setting Up Base Station Prior to a Day of Legal Boundary Surveying at Eqe Bay

PHOTO 2 – View from the Twin Otter of a Potential Landing Area

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PHOTO 3 – Twin Otter being prepared for flight from Mary River to Eqe Bay

PHOTO 4 – Loader Coming Off a Lightering Barge at a The Sealift Landing Test Area

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PHOTO 5 – Eqe Bay Beach Tug & Barge Access

PHOTO 6 – Tug Boat at Eqe Bay Beach during High Tide

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PHOTO 7 – Eqe Bay Beach at High Tide

PHOTO 8 – Eqe Bay Beach

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