A better harbour and rail spur existed at Pugwash, where a new shaft was sunk in 1956.
After the mine closed in 1959, the main industries in Malagash reverted to agriculture and fishing.
A modern government wharf serves a small lobster and groundfish fleet.
[2] Malagash Area Heritage Museum has displays about local history and the fishing, farming and salt industries.
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