This is why they're starting fires in Nova Scotia
>Uranium is one of four minerals added by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources to its critical minerals list in an update to the province's critical minerals strategy, bringing the total number in the list to 20. A new list of four "strategic minerals" - aggregate, gold, gypsum and potash - has also been drawn up.
>"This update shows that we are moving forward to unlock the full potential of Nova Scotia's abundant natural resources," said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources. "We've lifted blanket bans and we're targeting minerals that are in great demand for the clean energy transition in Canada and around the world. We're also focusing on minerals that will help us grow our economy and create good-paying jobs for Nova Scotians."
>According to the Mining Association of Nova Scotia, the province experienced a "boom in uranium exploration" from around 1976 to 1981, when tens of millions of dollars were spent on exploration by various companies. Uranium occurrences were documented all over Nova Scotia, and other minerals were also discovered during this period as a result of exploration for uranium. But uranium exploration came to an end in 1981 with the imposition of the moratorium - which according to the Mining Association was "politically-motivated" and had no basis in scientific evidence.
>The Nova Scotia Legislature passed a bill repealing that ban on 25 March this year, with the bill coming into effect the next day.
https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/nova-scotia-lifts-uranium-ban-issues-request-for-proposals