Seventeen organizations are going to receive $1.5 million for mineral exploration and research.
The province says the money will help better understand Nova Scotia’s mineral resources and support responsible development.
The projects getting funding include:
– $8,000 for GeoLearns, a small business in Cumberland County, for earth science hands-on learning kits for teachers and students
– $100,000 for Military Metals Corp. to support drilling at its West Gore Antimony Project in Hants County, a significant producer during the First World War
– $61,130 for Saint Mary’s University earth sciences professor Jacob Hanley, for student research focused on better understanding of critical mineral deposits, particularly lithium, in southwestern Nova Scotia.
“Funding from the Mineral Resources Development Fund has been essential in advancing my research program to test and refine critical mineral deposit models, creating vital knowledge about Nova Scotia’s resource inventory for the province and industry,” says Jacob Hanley, professor at Saint Mary’s.
“Furthermore, this support has provided a large team of undergraduate and graduate students with essential hands-on training and applied geoscience experience, directly positioning them as future leaders who will drive innovation and economic growth across Nova Scotia.”
The province says the mining sector has contributed more than $400 million every year to the economy.
