St Barbara Receives Approval for Touquoy Restart, Creating Jobs in Nova Scotia
St Barbara, an Australian development company, has received approval for a final investment decision to restart operations at the Touquoy mine in Nova Scotia, Canada. The company plans to resume ore processing by the end of 2026. This decision follows the approval from the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change to amend the conditions of its industrial permit. St Barbara has signed contracts with local companies, Alva Construction and MacGregor’s Industrial, to support the reopening and processing period. The CEO, Andrew Strelein, highlighted the significance of this step, noting it will create nearly 200 jobs and contribute to the province's GDP while managing environmental responsibilities. The project is part of a cooperation agreement with Nova Scotia and Canada to streamline environmental assessments. 
