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A History of Mining Activity in Nova Scotia, 1720-1992

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Acadia Coal Co. Ltd.

Date: ca.1911

Credit: Museum of Industry

all Coal Gold Gypsum Salt Iron Other minerals

History of Mining

Life Above Ground

Disasters in the Mines

Men in the MinesHistory of MiningLife Above GroundDisasters in the MinesFatalities DatabaseThe Westray Story: A Predictable Path to DisasterTimeline, 1604-1992Resource GuideMuseum of IndustryThe Beaton Institute

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