Donkin Seismic Testing Postponed

by Dave DesveauxNovember 17, 2017

The owners of the Donkin Mine have announced they’re postponing planned seismic testing in the waters off the mine site.

Kameron Coal’s plans have been approved by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, but the testing is being opposed by local fishermen and indigenous people who fear it will have a negative effect on the fishery.

Kameron says it still plans to do the testing later next year, but it adds the postponement will give them time to address the concerns that have been raised.

The company says the testing is necessary to understand the geology of the mine.

Today’s announcement comes after mine representatives held meetings with fishermen and other opponents of the testing earlier this week.

Dave Desveaux

Dave Desveaux, a native of New Waterford leverages his experience and passion for research in The Coast 89.7 Newsroom where as the Weekday Newscaster. His foray into radio began with a research position at The Coast, which led to the production of a radio documentary on the music of the Mi’kmaq people. The program, entitled “First Nations, First Music” was co-produced with fellow Coast personality Ron Neville and released in early 2011. A graduate of Breton Education Centre, Dave went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Cape Breton University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Dalhousie University. He has worked as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie, and in various short-term customer service and research positions.

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