The Gold Mine
Conversation
The purpose of this website is to engage and educate citizens about the proposed Cochrane Hill gold mine project. Shown here, rare footage of Atlantic salmon spawning in McKeens brook, future effluent discharge point for the Cochrane Hill gold mine project.
Project Description
A full project description of the Cochrane Hill gold project submitted to Canadian Environment Assessment Agency by Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia Corporation.
Scale of Mine
Scale of the proposed mine at Cochrane Hill. Data gathered by Karen McKendry, Ecology Action Centre and Dale Archibald.
Maps
Maps showing conservation areas, mineral claims, gold licenses, and more in the proposed Cochrane Hill gold project area.
Economics
Economic impact study of the proposed Cochrane Hill gold mine project, commissioned by Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s.
DAVE GUNNING
pens song in support of St. Mary’s River conservation
Nova Scotia singer-song writer Dave Gunning, has written and recorded a powerful new song with an accompanying video in support of conservation efforts to protect St. Mary's river from gold mining.
PODCAST: Proposed Gold Mine in NS Threatens Atlantic Salmon
Rabble.ca interviews Scott Beaver, president of the St. Mary's River Association and Chris Hunter, program director for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island Atlantic Salmon Federation.
NOPE Campaign
Sign our petition, request a sign, write a letter. learn more about how you can support our No Open Pit Mining Excavation campaign.
Events & Notifications
Find out the latest updates and upcoming events about the proposed Cochrane gold mine project.
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