Government of Nova Scotia gov.ns.ca
gov.ns.ca Government of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia, Canada
Natural Resources

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Liaison

Staff: Diane Webber, Phone: 902-424-3053, FAX: 902-424-7735, webberde@gov.ns.ca
Secretary: Tracey Medynski, Phone: 902-424-5019, FAX: 902-424-7735, medynstl@gov.ns.ca

Mission Statement

To increase the amount of exploration and development of Nova Scotia's mineral resources through sound promotional activities.

Activities

  • Organize, coordinate and attend trade shows, conferences and conventions to promote Nova Scotia's mineral exploration and development opportunities
  • Act as point of contact for mineral industry representatives. Arrange for meetings between industry representatives and DNR staff
  • Develop and coordinate the production of promotional literature including brochures, overview reports and bibliographies. Contribute to the quarterly newsletter, Minerals Update
  • Organize and coordinate the annual Geology Matters conference
  • Provide promotional assistance to local prospectors and mining companies to promote their mineral properties to a local, national and international audience
  • To assist in developing symposia and field trips for promoting the province's mineral resource opportunities
  • Investigate advertising and public relations opportunities to promote the province
  • Conduct limited field and research projects to help provide information to promote Nova Scotia's mineral potential