10/07/2026
❄️ What does it take to operate a gold mine in one of the world’s most remote and challenging environments?
At B2Gold’s Goose Mine in Nunavut, temperatures can fall below -50°C, there are no permanent roads to site, and equipment, parts and supplies must be carefully coordinated through air transport, annual sealift and a winter ice road.
A new feature from Sandvik takes readers behind the scenes at Goose to explore how our teams are combining careful planning, technology, reliable equipment and strong partnerships to safely and efficiently operate Canada’s newest gold mine.
From automation and remote underground equipment operation to Arctic logistics and year-round maintenance, it’s a fascinating look at the people, technology and collaboration required to mine in Canada’s North.
Read the full Sandvik Solid Ground story: High-performance mining in the Canadian Arctic https://bit.ly/4hQQX2v
High-performance mining in the Canadian Arctic Topics: Customer stories Published: 01 July 2026 Text Carly Leonida Photo Appleby Media Video Appleby Media B2Gold relies on the durability of Sandvik equipment and the availability of parts. At B2Gold’s Goose mine in Nunavut, Canada, mining is shaped...