Drill Results Map — Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia — home to the Meguma Terrane, a gold belt experiencing its biggest exploration revival in decades — is a prime target for junior exploration companies. Here's how to create a professional drill results map using Exploration Maps in 15–30 minutes.

Example drill results map created in Exploration Maps — Example drill results map exported from Exploration Maps — style your Nova Scotia data the same way.

About Mining in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia's Meguma Terrane is a gold-rich geological belt that has produced millions of ounces of gold and is seeing renewed exploration interest.

Key minerals: gold, gypsum, salt, barite, tin, tungsten. Notable deposits: Moose River, Touquoy, Atlantic Gold, Meguma Gold Belt. Mining districts: Meguma Terrane, Antigonish Highlands.

The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables administers mineral rights in Nova Scotia. Claim data is accessible through NovaROC.

Getting Mining Data for Nova Scotia

Portal	Formats	Notes
NovaROC	Shapefile, CSV, KML	NovaROC is Nova Scotia's online registry of mineral claims. Exports come as NAD83 geographic or UTM Zone 20N (EPSG:32620) — convert to WGS84 before importing.

How to Create a Drill Results Map for Nova Scotia

For a full step-by-step guide to drill results maps, see How to Make a Drill Results Map.

Import your drill collar CSV (columns: hole ID, latitude, longitude, depth, assay)
Assign the Drillholes layer role
Import the property claims boundary as GeoJSON
Add callout labels to key holes showing hole ID and best intercept
Use Badge Label type to highlight the highest-grade holes
Configure the title with program name and date
Set the Landscape 16:9 ratio for news release figures
Export as PNG at 2× for email and PDF for the news release attachment

Labelling a drillhole with its best intercept in Exploration Maps.

Tip for Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia properties are typically compact and near the coast — a satellite basemap showing ocean proximity and forested terrain helps investors immediately recognize the accessible, infrastructure-friendly setting typical of Meguma Terrane projects.

Recommended Settings for Nova Scotia

Basemap: Light or Satellite
Design theme: Investor — Navy & White
Export format: PNG at 2× for investor presentations, PDF (Letter or A4) for NI 43-101 reports
Coordinate system: Ensure source data is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Common Use Cases in Nova Scotia

Exploration news releases
NI 43-101 technical reports
Investor day presentations
Analyst briefings

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Nova Scotia mineral claims data?

Nova Scotia mineral claims boundaries are available from NovaROC and can typically be downloaded as Shapefiles or KML. Convert these to GeoJSON at mapshaper.org before importing into Exploration Maps.

Who regulates mineral claims in Nova Scotia?

Mineral claims in Nova Scotia are regulated by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables. All tenure and claims data can be queried through NovaROC.

What minerals are typically mapped in Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia is known for its gold, gypsum, salt, barite deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Moose River, Touquoy, Atlantic Gold. The main mining districts are Meguma Terrane, Antigonish Highlands.

Can I export a Nova Scotia drill results map for a NI 43-101 report?

Yes. Exploration Maps exports PNG and PDF at 2–3× pixel ratio, suitable for inclusion in NI 43-101 technical reports as required figures. The export includes north arrow, scale bar, legend, and title block — all standard map elements required for NI 43-101 compliance.