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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is a province of Canada located on the country's Atlantic coast. The capital is Halifax, which serves as the province's economic and cultural centre. Nova Scotia has a population of approximately one-million people and encompasses a peninsula connected to New Brunswick as well as Cape Breton Island. The province's economy is diversified across fishing, agriculture, forestry, mining, energy and tourism sectors. Historically, coal mining and steel production were major industries, while today natural resources including gypsum, salt and aggregates remain important. The province has seen renewed interest in mineral exploration, particularly for precious metals such as gold and silver, building on a legacy of historic mining activity dating back centuries. Nova Scotia's strategic location on the Atlantic has made it an important hub for shipping and trade. The provincial government operates under a Westminster-style parliamentary system. Nova Scotia was one of the four original provinces that formed the Canadian Confederation in 1867, and its name, meaning "New Scotland" in Latin, reflects its Scottish heritage and early settlement patterns.

Nova Scotia News


Image of gold processing plant
15-Mile processing hub project, Canada – update
2nd October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

St Barbara announced the updated prefeasibility study on September 28, 2026. 


St Barbara's Touquoy operation, in Canada
St Barbara finds better economics, higher output at same capital cost for 15-Mile
28th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed gold producer St Barbara has released an updated prefeasibility study (PFS) on its 15-Mile Processing Hub project, in Nova Scotia, which will combine three historical gold mines into a... 


Gold piece
NexGold starts early works ahead of Goldboro construction starting Q1
18th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed NexGold has started with site preparation and early works ahead of construction at the Goldboro gold project, in Nova Scotia. The board targets full-scale construction to start in the... 


Image of gold pour
15-Mile processing hub project, Canada
18th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Australia-based gold producer and explorer St Barbara Limited is redeveloping three historical gold mining sites in Nova Scotia. 


15-Mile Processing Hub project area
St Barbara expands 15-Mile Processing Hub mineral resources by 20%
29th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed St Barbara has increased the mineral resource estimate (MRE) for its 15-Mile Processing Hub project by 20%, or 500 000 oz, to 62.4-million tonnes grading 1.2 g/t gold for 2.5-million... 


Scotia mine
EDM Resources' updated mine plan garners Novia Scotia 'Industrial Approval'
20th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed EDM Resources has been granted Industrial Approval by the Novia Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change on its updated mine plan and processing facility. The company, which... 


St Barbara's 15-Mile mine site
St Barbara submits IPD for planned 15-Mile Processing Hub after redesign
19th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed St Barbara has announced an initial project description (IPD) for its planned 15-Mile Processing Hub project, in Nova Scotia, which has been submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of... 


Historic Walter mine, in Nova Scotia
Capital pool company Galaxy nears finality on TruSilver Metals takeover
8th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed capital pool company Galaxy Ventures has entered into a definitive amalgamation agreement with TruSilver Metals Corporation, which will result in Galaxy owning all of TruSilver's... 


Touqouy mine, in Novia Scotia
St Barbara reaches FID on Touquoy restart, expects processing by year-end
24th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed St Barbara has announced a final investment decision to proceed with the Touquoy Restart project, in Novia Scotia, after garnering board approval on April 24. The FID follows the... 


New Simberi project, in Papua New Guinea
St Barbara to reach 200 000 oz output within five years
20th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed gold producer St Barbara has revised upward its gold production outlook to 200 000 oz/y, owing to strong attributable output expected from the New Simberi gold project, in Papua New... 


Image of a bar of gold
Touquoy restart project, Canada
27th March 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

St Barbara Limited plans to produce gold bullion through the processing of existing medium- and low-grade stockpiles using the existing Touquoy processing plant. 


St Barbara quietly assembles Nova Scotia exploration pipeline
St Barbara quietly assembles Nova Scotia exploration pipeline
11th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia-headquartered St Barbara has quietly assembled a substantial exploration portfolio in Nova Scotia, Canada, over the past two financial years, positioning the company to extend mine life... 


Simberi expansion fully funded following major Chinese investment
Simberi expansion fully funded following major Chinese investment
10th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australia's St Barbara on Wednesday announced a A$370-million investment from China's Lingbao Gold Group to advance the development of its Simberi expansion project in Papua New Guinea. Lingbao... 


St Barbara reports progress on Touquoy restart
St Barbara reports progress on Touquoy restart
10th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed St Barbara has confirmed it will move the proposed restart of the Touquoy gold operation in Nova Scotia into the permitting phase, after a new study outlined a low capital expenditure... 


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