Manitoba's Mineral Resources

Diverse geology hosting world-class deposits of nickel, copper, zinc, gold, tantalum, lithium and cesium
Excellent potential for uranium, diamonds, platinum group metals, rare earth elements, titanium, vanadium, chromite, silica and potash
Burgeoning petroleum industry offers new potential for oil and gas exploration and development

Over $2.5 million offered annually in direct financial assistance for mineral exploration through the Mineral Exploration Assistance Program and the Prospectors Assistance Program
Manitoba’s Drilling Incentive Program offers a “holiday oil volume” to encourage investment in the province’s petroleum resources

Recognized worldwide for positive mineral investment climate
Fully integrated mining and processing facilities
Efficient permitting process with stable, secure land tenure system
Partnerships between Aboriginal peoples and industry
Environmental stewardship balanced with industry needs
Easy access to geological data

Competitive fiscal regime with targeted incentives
Unexplored regions with low drilling density
Low drilling and lifting costs
Simple land tenure system
Digital documents, data and mapping layers

Abundant, low-cost and reliable hydroelectric power
Diversified economy with skilled workforce and low business costs
Central location with ready access to world-wide markets

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