US EditionN.S. Government Says New Rules for Mining Projects Will Speed up Approvals
- On June 13, 2025, the provincial government announced reforms aimed at accelerating the approval process for metal mining projects in Nova Scotia.
- These changes respond to years of industry requests and involve a new phased approval allowing some details to be submitted after project approval.
- The revised process removes 15 requirements, including noise monitoring and landowner authorization, which become conditions with deadlines during mining stages.
- Halman said his department will form a specialized team of 10 staff to ensure timely processing while maintaining environmental standards as 'quicker is better.'
- The changes aim to help projects start sooner after environmental assessment, addressing delays influenced by applicants' ability to meet industrial requirements.
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The Globe & Mail
BizTocNew rules for mining projects will speed up approvals, says N.S. government
Environment minister says changes will streamline approvals and maintain environmental standards, but critics argue the government hasn’t made needed improvements to industrial transparency
The Government of Nova Scotia is simplifying the approval process for potential mining projects following their environmental assessment.
HALIFAX — The Government of Nova Scotia is simplifying the approval process for potential mining projects after their environmental assessment. Environment Minister Timothy Halman announced on Friday changes to the "industrial approval" process, which sets out the rules governing the daily operation of a mine and the monitoring of environmental requirements. At a press conference in Halifax, Mr. Halman explained that his government's new "progre…
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