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Drill Results Map — Nova Scotia

To create a drill results map for Nova Scotia, import your NS claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Light or Satellite basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

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 administers mineral rights in Nova Scotia. Claim data is accessible through Nova Scotia Mineral Rights.

What is a Drill Results Map?

A drill results map plots the collar locations of completed drill holes alongside key assay results — typically highest-grade intercept, hole depth, and azimuth. It is the standard figure included in exploration news releases and is scrutinized by investors and analysts to understand the spatial distribution of mineralization.

How to Create a Drill Results Map for Nova Scotia

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

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 Nova Scotia Mineral Rights 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. All tenure and claims data can be queried through Nova Scotia Mineral Rights.
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 an 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 elements required for NI 43-101 compliance.