Nova Scotia landowners exercise right to veto uranium exploration plans

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:21 am

Nova Scotia’s deputy minister has confirmed that property owners can now say “no thanks” to uranium exploration on their land. This decision underscores local control over critical mineral projects and leaves energy companies scratching their heads, not least amidst concerns over the radioactive future.

globalnews.ca / Nova Scotia landowners can say no to uranium exploration on their properties: deputy

The provincial government added uranium to its list of priority critical minerals earlier this month and issued a request for exploration proposals at three sites.

thestar.com / Nova Scotia landowners can say no to uranium exploration on their properties: deputy

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s deputy minister of natural resources says private landowners whose property has been identified for potential uranium exploration can say no.

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