Yathkyed Lake (variant: Haecoligua; meaning: "white swan")[2] is a natural[3] freshwater lake in Kivalliq Region, Nunavut, Canada, North America.
Yathkyed lake was named by the Sayisi Dene, historical barren-ground caribou hunters of the area.
[8] The Yathkyed Sedimentary Basin is notable for its uranium, copper, and molybdenum deposits.
Goldcorp has a mining stake in the area, owning approximately 200,000 acres (81,000 ha).
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