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Nova Scotia opens door to uranium exploration
Nova Scotia is now accepting proposals for uranium exploration in three areas known for deposits.
The province government updated its critical mineral list, which included uranium along with a new list of strategic minerals, at a news conference on Wednesday.
Uranium exploration and mining had been banned in Nova Scotia since 1981 but in March the Progressive Conservative government announced they were lifting the ban.
There are known uranium sites in Louisville in Pictou County, East Dalhousie in Annapolis County, and Millet Brook in Hants County, which the province says are mainly located on private lands. |Read more|
Uranium exploration is regulated by the province, but uranium mining is regulated by the federal government.
“The update shows that we are moving forward to unlock the full potential of Nova Scotia’s abundant natural resources,” said Tory Ruston, minister of Natural Resources.
“We’ve lifted blanket bans and we’re targeting minerals that are in great demand for the clean energy transition in Canada and around the world. We’re also focusing on minerals that will help us grow our economy and create good paying jobs for Nova Scotians.”