Know Uranium emerged from conversations with residents and community members in Nova Scotia who are deeply concerned about the Provincial Government’s decision to lift the ban on uranium exploration and mining, as well as the limited information shared by the province.
Since 1981, uranium exploration has been prohibited in Nova Scotia due to public opposition and worries about environmental and health risks. However, this ban was rescinded on March 25, 2025, following the passage of Bill 6. This decision has sparked significant concern among residents about the potential environmental damage and health risks associated with uranium mining.
Learn more about Uranium Exploration and Mining in Nova Scotia.
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Concerns dismissed
More than 30 petitioners travelled from communities across Nova Scotia to support the tabling of a petition signed by over 7,000 Nova Scotians…
Citizens visit Legislature
Petition with 7,000 signatures was tabled in the legislature calling for the reinstatement of a ban on uranium mining and exploration…
Plenty to say on uranium
Premier Tim Houston says no one wants to talk about uranium, but people in West Hants have plenty to say…
What is Uranium?
Where is it found?
Uranium is found in low concentrations within soil, rock, and water. It can also be extracted from uranium-bearing minerals like uraninite…
What is it used for?
Uranium’s primary use is as fuel for nuclear power plants. It’s also used in research reactors, to produce isotopes, and in military applications….
How is it mined?
Uranium is mined through open-pit, underground, or in-situ recovery (injecting chemicals into the ground) methods depending on the location and concentration of the ore….
