# Gold Mining News in Nova Scotia Canonical page: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news?commodities=gold®ions=canada_ns Atlas summarizes and classifies mining-industry stories from third-party publishers. Follow each source link for the original reporting. Results: 16 Returned: 10 Coverage: drill results, resource updates, and metallurgy; primary commodity matching; all time unless dates are supplied. Region: Nova Scotia (canada_ns) Commodity: Gold (gold) Applied filters: {"regions":["canada_ns"],"commodities":["gold"],"commodity_scope":"primary","document_types":["drill_results","resource_update","metallurgy"],"document_type_match":"any"} Sort: published_at desc Offset: 0; page size: 10 [Next page](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news.md?commodities=gold®ions=canada_ns&page=2&page_size=10) ## St Barbara updates PFS for 15-Mile processing hub - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/st-barbara-updates-pfs-for-15-mile-processing-hub--35aa1369-2794-4d5b-a91b-bbe7fdb01d2d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/st-barbara-updates-pfs-for-15-mile-processing-hub--35aa1369-2794-4d5b-a91b-bbe7fdb01d2d.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-29T14:29:01.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-29T17:17:44.180Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-29T17:17:44.180Z - Company: St Barbara (SBM) - Original source: [canadianminingjournal](https://www.canadianminingjournal.com/news/st-barbara-updates-pfs-for-15-mile-processing-hub/) - Atlas sentiment: 0.727 - Atlas tags: Resource Update, Cut-off Disclosed, Free Milling St Barbara has updated its Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for the 15-Mile processing hub in Nova Scotia, reporting 1.4 million oz of proven and probable gold reserves. The update improves project economics, including a 21% increase in NPV and an extended mine life of 13 years. ## NexGold Intersects 5.26 g/t Gold over 7.0 Metres and 7.08 g/t Gold over 5.0 Metres in RC Infill Drill Program at the Goldboro Gold Project, Nova Scotia - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexgold-intersects-5-26-g-t-gold-over-7-0-metres-and-7-08-g-t-gold-over-5-0-metr--c803c0d0-0fa4-4125-a48f-52ff74d258af) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexgold-intersects-5-26-g-t-gold-over-7-0-metres-and-7-08-g-t-gold-over-5-0-metr--c803c0d0-0fa4-4125-a48f-52ff74d258af.md) - Original announcement: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: NexGold Mining Corp. (NEXG) - Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/19/3347527/0/en/nexgold-intersects-5-26-g-t-gold-over-7-0-metres-and-7-08-g-t-gold-over-5-0-metres-in-rc-infill-drill-program-at-the-goldboro-gold-project-nova-scotia.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.483 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Infill Drilling, Apparent Width Only, Cut-off Undisclosed, Category Upgrade NexGold Mining Corp. announced high-grade gold intercepts from its Reverse Circulation infill drill program at the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia. Key results include 5.26 g/t gold over 7.0 metres and 7.08 g/t gold over 5.0 metres. This infill drilling aims to upgrade mineral resources from Indicated to Measured categories, supporting the project's mine plan and a potential investment decision later this year. ## NexGold Continues to Advance Key Development Activities at the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexgold-continues-to-advance-key-development-activities-at-the-goldboro-gold-pro--d11ed606-f0fd-446e-8bfc-07b54d7bfde8) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexgold-continues-to-advance-key-development-activities-at-the-goldboro-gold-pro--d11ed606-f0fd-446e-8bfc-07b54d7bfde8.md) - Original announcement: 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: NexGold Mining Corp. (NEXG) - Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/07/21/3330302/0/en/nexgold-continues-to-advance-key-development-activities-at-the-goldboro-gold-project-in-nova-scotia.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.339 - Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Infill Drilling NexGold provided a monthly update on the Goldboro Gold Project, highlighting progress on an updated Feasibility Study and the expansion of its RC infill drill program from 30,000 to 40,000 metres. The update restates significant gold intercepts from recent drilling, including up to 61.22 g/t Au over 12.0 metres. ## NexGold Intersects 12.06 g/t Gold over 6.0 Metres and 3.84 g/t Gold over 18.0 Metres During Infill Drill Program at Goldboro - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexgold-intersects-12-06-g-t-gold-over-6-0-metres-and-3-84-g-t-gold-over-18-0-me--ff01c905-5e54-4e12-8945-6d84d22d325c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexgold-intersects-12-06-g-t-gold-over-6-0-metres-and-3-84-g-t-gold-over-18-0-me--ff01c905-5e54-4e12-8945-6d84d22d325c.md) - Original announcement: 2026-07-09T11:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: NexGold Mining Corp. (NEXG) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NEXG/news/7035218622956491/nexgold-intersects-12-06-g-t-gold-over-6-0-metres-and-3-84-g-t-gold-over-18-0-me) - Atlas sentiment: 0.727 - Atlas tags: None NexGold Mining Corp. announced significant gold assay results from its ongoing RC infill drill program at the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia, including 12.06 g/t Au over 6.0 metres and 3.84 g/t Au over 18.0 metres. The program, designed to enhance confidence in near-surface mineralization within the West and East pits, has been expanded from 30,000 to 40,000 metres due to its success. These results are expected to support future geological modeling, resource refinement, and mine planning activities. ## NexGold Intersects 61.22 g/t Gold over 12.0 Metres and 5.85 g/t Gold over 13.0 Metres During Infill Drill Program at the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexgold-intersects-61-22-g-t-gold-over-12-0-metres-and-5-85-g-t-gold-over-13-0-m--90eb442f-c349-4ea8-8cb4-db255758ef9c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexgold-intersects-61-22-g-t-gold-over-12-0-metres-and-5-85-g-t-gold-over-13-0-m--90eb442f-c349-4ea8-8cb4-db255758ef9c.md) - Original announcement: 2026-06-25T15:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T03:17:29.198Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T03:17:29.198Z - Company: NexGold Mining Corp. (NEXG) - Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/NEXG.V/press-releases/8709260413047089) - Atlas sentiment: 0.818 - Atlas tags: None NexGold Mining Corp. announced initial results from its RC infill drill program at the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia, designed to upgrade Mineral Resources to the Measured category. The program delivered several high-grade gold intercepts, including 61.22 g/t gold over 12.0 metres and 5.85 g/t gold over 13.0 metres, with a peak of 685 g/t gold over 1.0 metre. These results confirm the location, tenor, and thickness of mineralization at a higher level of detail, supporting future resource estimates and an investment decision. ## NexGold Intersects 61.22 g/t Gold over 12.0 Metres and 5.85 g/t Gold over 13.0 Metres During Infill Drill Program at the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexgold-intersects-61-22-g-t-gold-over-12-0-metres-and-5-85-g-t-gold-over-13-0-m--0f4ddcba-a721-42d1-8c79-1e116e6489a3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nexgold-intersects-61-22-g-t-gold-over-12-0-metres-and-5-85-g-t-gold-over-13-0-m--0f4ddcba-a721-42d1-8c79-1e116e6489a3.md) - Original announcement: 2026-06-25T11:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: NexGold Mining Corp. (NEXG) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NEXG/news/8709260413047089/nexgold-intersects-61-22-g-t-gold-over-12-0-metres-and-5-85-g-t-gold-over-13-0-m) - Atlas sentiment: 0.83 - Atlas tags: None NexGold Mining Corp. announced initial high-grade gold drill results from its infill program at the Goldboro Gold Project in Nova Scotia, including 61.22 g/t gold over 12.0 metres and 5.85 g/t gold over 13.0 metres. This program aims to confirm mineralization, de-risk the mineral resources, and upgrade Indicated resources to the Measured category in areas targeted for early production. The results will inform a final investment decision and future Mineral Resource Estimates, with detailed QA/QC procedures supporting the data's credibility. ## EDM Receives High Gold Grades in Concentrate Assays - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edm-receives-high-gold-grades-in-concentrate-assays--9eeb6f53-8d72-465d-8af3-af8def48fae5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/edm-receives-high-gold-grades-in-concentrate-assays--9eeb6f53-8d72-465d-8af3-af8def48fae5.md) - Original announcement: 2025-09-03T08:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: EDM Resources Inc. (EDM) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/EDM/news/6732505564426526/edm-receives-high-gold-grades-in-concentrate-assays) - Atlas sentiment: 0.493 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed EDM Resources has reported exceptionally high gold grades in its zinc and lead concentrate piles at the Scotia Mine, with assays reaching up to 157 g/t Au in lead concentrate and 3.64 g/t Au in zinc concentrate. These results were confirmed by AGAT Laboratories and may prompt a review of the mine's gold potential. ## Signal Gold Announces Final Drill Results of Growth Exploration Program, Including 76.31 g/t Over 0.5 Metres and 12.88 g/t Over 0.6 Metres - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/signal-gold-announces-final-drill-results-of-growth-exploration-program-includin--1559dd7b-b490-4643-9ca2-e4d04926a836) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/signal-gold-announces-final-drill-results-of-growth-exploration-program-includin--1559dd7b-b490-4643-9ca2-e4d04926a836.md) - Original announcement: 2024-02-08T12:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Signal Gold Inc. (ANX) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ANX/news/7023711219708579/signal-gold-announces-final-drill-results-of-growth-exploration-program-includin) - Atlas sentiment: 0.499 - Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only Signal Gold announced final drill results from its growth exploration program at the Goldboro Project, including high-grade intercepts of 76.31 g/t gold over 0.5 metres and 12.88 g/t gold over 0.6 metres. The program successfully demonstrated continuous gold mineralization along a 1.1-kilometre strike length, extending the known mineralization to 3.4 kilometres. These results provide further confidence in the scalability of the Goldboro Deposit and its exploration model. ## Signal Gold Outlines Near-Term 2024 Priorities, Building on Recent Success at the Goldboro Project - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/signal-gold-outlines-near-term-2024-priorities-building-on-recent-success-at-the--f2caf1cc-e7df-491e-8369-3476fe8121ca) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/signal-gold-outlines-near-term-2024-priorities-building-on-recent-success-at-the--f2caf1cc-e7df-491e-8369-3476fe8121ca.md) - Original announcement: 2024-02-07T12:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Signal Gold Inc. (SGNL) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ANX/news/8882593336928006/signal-gold-outlines-near-term-2024-priorities-building-on-recent-success-at-the) - Atlas sentiment: 0.347 - Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed, Step-Out Extension Signal Gold reports significant 2023 advancements at the Goldboro Project, including high-grade gold drill intercepts that extend the known strike length to 3.4 km. The company is also progressing through key permitting milestones and has expanded its exploration land package in the Goldboro Gold District. ## Signal Gold Continues To Intersect Gold West of the Goldboro Deposit, Extends Mineralization Over One Kilometre Along Strike - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/signal-gold-continues-to-intersect-gold-west-of-the-goldboro-deposit-extends-min--f1141f1d-0bf3-4fe9-89c9-70cb1087152e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/signal-gold-continues-to-intersect-gold-west-of-the-goldboro-deposit-extends-min--f1141f1d-0bf3-4fe9-89c9-70cb1087152e.md) - Original announcement: 2024-01-09T12:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Signal Gold Inc. (ANX) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ANX/news/6133347203115806/signal-gold-continues-to-intersect-gold-west-of-the-goldboro-deposit-extends-min) - Atlas sentiment: 0.6 - Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Apparent Width Only, Cut-off Undisclosed, Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept Signal Gold announced additional diamond drill results from its Goldboro Project in Nova Scotia, extending gold mineralization over one kilometre to the west of the main deposit. The program successfully tested a 1.1-kilometre strike extent, confirming the Goldboro mineralized system now spans over 3.4 kilometres. Highlights include high-grade intercepts such as 12.73 g/t gold over 0.6 metres and 13.01 g/t gold over 0.6 metres, with further drill results pending. # Atlas tag definitions - **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. - **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. - **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. - **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates). - **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. - **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery. - **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. - **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. - **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. - **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. - **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers. - **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release. - **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. - **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. - **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves. - **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. - **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. - **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. - **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal. - **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved. - **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics. - **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes. - **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience. - **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. - **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard. - **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard. - **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. - **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence. - **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling. - **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down. - **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning. - **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain. - **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion. - **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation. - **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers. - **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling. - **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding. - **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. - **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. - **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. - **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. - **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. - **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component. - **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. - **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. - **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation. - **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation. - **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed. - **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route. - **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route. - **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work. - **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery. - **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established. - **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material. - **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. - **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected. - **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation). - **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet. - **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX. - **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.