Maamorilik

The mine is located approximately northeast of Ukkusissat in the Akuliarusikassak massif on the mainland of Greenland, on the southern shore of the Qaumarujuk Fjord, a tributary fjord of Perlerfiup Kangerlua, an inner branch of the Uummannaq Fjord. ==History==

The first excavations in Maamorilik took place from 1938, possibly earlier, with operations continuing until 1945, and again from 1973 to 25 July 1990 when the mine was closed. During seventeen years of operation, the mine yield of zinc ore amounted to 12 mln tonnes. The disposal of tailings left a legacy of water pollution, contaminating surrounding bodies of water and marine organisms, long after the mine's closure. For years, it was recommended not to collect and consume blue mussels within a 30 km radius of the mine site due to elevated lead concentrations. For the first 10 years of operation, disposal of waste rock outside the mine was unregulated and 2 to 3 million tonnes of waste rock containing lead and zinc were left in four dump sites. Reactivation In 2008 keeping the relatively new Qaarsut Airport open. Proceeds from mineral resources exploitation will provide Greenland with a counterbalance to the lump-sum subsidies from Denmark. The operations were carried out by Angel Mining plc, a UK-registered company. As of April 2010, work continues on widening of the mine entrance to the required . with zinc and iron ore reserves expected to last for 50 years. Prospective employment is estimated at 110 people. ==Transport==

Ukkusissat Heliport is the closest aerodrome to the mining site, approximately to the southwest. As in the 1970s, supplies for the mine reconstruction are carried out via Air Greenland charter flights, now operated with the Bell 212 helicopter stationed in Uummannaq Heliport, away. Heavy transport including mining products was and will be transported by ship. A port exists at the fjord. An aerial tramway was used to connect to the mine at 750 m above the fjord. ==Notable person==

Thue Christiansen, Greenlandic teacher, known for designing the flag of Greenland. ==References==