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Nova Scotia Opens Doors to Uranium Exploration After Decades-Long Ban

The province has added uranium to its critical minerals list and issued a request for exploration proposals at three known deposit sites.

Janice Zinck, executive director in geosciences and mines with the Department of Natural Resources, answers questions from reporters about the province’s critical minerals strategy at One Government Place on Wednesday.
Natural Resources Minister Tory Rushton answers questions from reporters about the province's critical minerals strategy at One Government Place in Halifax on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Nova Scotia's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Friday, July 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Overview

  • Nova Scotia has officially included uranium on its critical minerals priority list, aligning with its broader strategy to attract investment and boost economic growth.
  • A request for proposals (RFP) has been launched for uranium exploration at three sites: Louisville, East Dalhousie, and Millet Brook.
  • Recent legislative changes ended a 40-year moratorium on uranium exploration and a 15-year ban on uranium mining, paving the way for this initiative.
  • Applicants for the RFP must submit detailed occupational health, safety, and environmental management plans while adhering to provincial and federal regulations.
  • Provincial officials emphasize that any uranium mining is decades away, pending exploration success, feasibility studies, and regulatory approvals.