Exploration program in. (Mining and Forestry: News).The De Beers' Victor project on the James Bay James Bay, shallow southern arm of Hudson Bay, c.300 mi (480 km) long and 140 mi (230 km) wide, E central Canada, in Nunavut Territory between Ont. and Que. Numerous rivers flow into the bay; many of these have been developed for hydroelectric power in Quebec (see coast is at a standstill standstill /stand·still/ (stand´stil?) cessation of activity, as of the heart (cardiac s.) or chest (respiratory s.) . stand·still n. Complete cessation of activity or progress. after talks between the diamond producer and the Attawapiskat Attawapiskat (ăt'əwəpĭs`kăt), river, c.465 mi (750 km) long, flowing E from Attawapiskat Lake, N Ontario, Canada, then N and E into James Bay. The trading posts of Attawapiskat and Lansdowne House are on the river. First Nation broke off in late September. De Beers Canada is considering can-celling its winter exploration program after community representatives could not agree on an agenda for discussions to resolve issues raised by the band. The company, which has spent $40 million on the project, is in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of pre-feasibility work scheduled for completion by year's end. |
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