Gold mining company purchases parcel of land for conservation

St Barbara was required to conserve land to offset the impacts of its mining operations

CBC News

The company behind Nova Scotia's Touquoy gold mine has purchased land on the Eastern Shore to conserve, as required by the province.

Australia-based St Barbara announced Tuesday it has bought 228 hectares of ecologically sensitive land next to the Ship Harbour Long Lake wilderness area and the Tangier Grand Lake wilderness area.

The parcel of land is home to water courses and wetlands of special significance and is suitable for wildlife habitat.

"We are excited to move forward with this important …

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