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'Very disheartening,' says resident whose property could be explored for uranium
Province selected three areas it has opened for exploration bids
Some Nova Scotians whose properties have been selected for possible uranium exploration say they're stunned to learn their land could be part of the province's push for more natural resource development.
"I'll be honest, this is quite shocking," said Ward Blatch, who owns a property in Hants County that could be opened to exploration. "The province, without even speaking to me, has made the decision to proceed.… I have no recourse. Do I? I don't know."
In Nova Scotia, land ownership does not include rights to the minerals beneath the surface. Those are owned by the Crown.
Companies that have an exploration licence must seek permission from a landowner before exploring. However, the provincial government has previously used a legal provision to allow for exploration on private land without permission from the landowner. |Read more|