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The company behind the Touquoy open-pit gold mine in Moose River has asked the province for permission to raise the height of a dam wall surrounding its tailing ponds, which consist of watered-down waste from the mining process and contain heavy metal byproducts.

Nova Scotias environment minister has sent a letter to his federal counterpart voicing concerns about a carbon tax while the cost of living continues to rise.

Researchers say the proposed Archibald Lake wilderness area is an “ecological hotspot.” A new report makes the point that the provincial government must grant legal protection to the land.

Sustainable Marine has officially powered up its tidal energy operation in Canada and is delivering clean electricity to Nova Scotia's power system.

Six months before a decision is needed by Nova Scotia on whether it will opt for a carbon tax, the provincial government is keeping mum on its plans.

Federal environment minister determines process set out by Nova Scotia government will address any potential issues or effects of the proposal.

Signal Gold Incorporated has registered the Goldboro Gold project in Guysborough County for an environmental assessment. In its filing with the province, Signal Gold, formerly known as Anaconda Mining says it intends to construct a surface gold mine with a 4,000-tonne per day extraction capacity as well as associated infrastructure. The company says an ore

Environment Minister Tim Halman says he needs more information from Atlantic Gold on proposed changes to its Touquoy mine site in Moose River, N.S., in order for him to make a decision.

The company that owns the mothballed Northern Pulp mill is launching more legal action as part of its effort to resume operations.

Tim Halman says he doesn't have enough information to approve a proposal for what could be Nova Scotia's largest wind farm.