Modern mining creates jobs for Nova Scotians, provides essential materials we all use every day and takes excellent care of the environment.

Joined September 2012
Mining contributes to everything in our daily lives but economically-viable mineral deposits are rare. Only one in every 10,000 mineral exploration projects ends up being a mine. That's why it is important to develop mineral deposits when we can. notyourgrandfathersmining.ca… #nspoli
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The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, the federal regulator of uranium mines, says on its MYTHBUSTERS page: “Mining activities are safe for the health of people and the environment.” Get the facts about uranium: tmans.ca/uranium #nspoli
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The Atlantic Economic Panel is yet another voice saying that resource industries like mining offer a huge opportunity to create jobs and opportunity, and to help pay for essential government programs like health, education and roads. #nspoli
(1/2) Recommendation 4 of 7 from the Atlantic Economic Panel: Fully Develop the Region’s Natural Resources The challenge: “Atlantic Canada captures too little of the value generated by its resources.”
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Surging demand for lithium for electric vehicle batteries means the world needs about 134 new lithium mines - the equivalent of a new mine every two months until 2050. Nova Scotia has potential to help. Learn more at facebook.com/MiningNS #nspoli
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Nova Scotia has several exciting lithium exploration projects that have potential to contribute to global supply. For example, the Brazil Lake lithium deposit has been explored for decades and it also contains other critical minerals, such as tantalum and rubidium. #nspoli
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Batteries are increasingly important in ensuring stable electricity supply as we transition to clean energy. So, where are all those batteries, and the critical minerals they are made of, going to come from? Find out at facebook.com/MiningNS/posts/… #nspoli
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Uranium mining helps make possible: 1. Emissions-free nuclear energy needed to achieve climate goals. 2. Radiation therapy for cancer patients and many other medical procedures. 3. Smoke detectors that keep our families safe. Get the facts: tmans.ca/uranium #nspoli
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“Canada is set to play a leading role in supplying the world with responsibly produced critical minerals,” according to @IEA. Nova Scotia should do everything it can to both contribute and get its share of the jobs and economic benefits. facebook.com/MiningNS/posts/… #nspoli
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Reclamation is a key part of mining. Before getting operating permits, Nova Scotian mining companies must get government approval of reclamation plans and post reclamation bonds (money in escrow, basically) to ensure sites are fully reclaimed at no cost to taxpayers. #nspoli
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If you have ever used diatomaceous earth when gardening but don’t know much about it, this post is for you: facebook.com/MiningNS #nspoli
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The Atlantic Economic Panel is yet another voice saying that resource industries like mining offer a huge opportunity to create jobs and opportunity, and to help pay for essential government programs like health, education and roads. Learn more at facebook.com/MiningNS/posts/… #nspoli
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US tariffs highlight the need to grow our economy to make NS stronger and pay for government programs like health, education and roads. 75% of Nova Scotians agree the mining industry can play an important role in maintaining our independence (tmans.ca/polling). #nspoli
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@MiningNS: "The Atlantic Economic Panel is yet another voice saying that resource industries like mining offer a huge opportunity to create jobs and opportunity, and to help pay for essential government programs like health, education and roads." #nspoli
LETTER: Panel says mining key economic driver saltwire.com/cape-breton/let…
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@MiningNS: "The story of the past year has really been @nsgov being a great partner for MANS and the mining industry. It has taken important steps to cut red tape, invest in geoscience and work to attract investment." #nspoli
GBR is pleased to announce the release of the Québec and Atlantic Canada Mining 2026 report! Read the full report here: gbreports.com/contents/quebe… #Quebec #AtlanticCanada #Mining #Gold #CriticalMinerals #Investment #Infrastructure #Greenfield #GBR
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The Banook Mining Company had some high-powered people involved in it, including the Oland family, but things did not work out well. See the story at facebook.com/MiningNS #nspoli
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Gold is considered a safe haven in uncertain economic times like this. It is also essential in all modern electronics, including electric vehicles and phones. 75% of Nova Scotians support mining gold (tmans.ca/polling). #nspoli
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The Atlantic Economic Panel is yet another voice saying that resource industries like mining offer a huge opportunity to create jobs and opportunity, and to help pay for essential government programs like health, education and roads. Learn more at facebook.com/MiningNS/posts/… #nspoli
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