Manitoba's Mineral Resources

Acts and Regulations
The complete text for The Mines and Minerals Act, as well as other acts, and accompanying regulations.

Assessment Information
Now available on-line, see the GIS Map Gallery.

Land Access & Sustainable Development
To help plan your exploration program go to the land access map for basic land use and land tenure information affecting access for mineral exploration.

Mineral Exploration Licence Map
Map of current claims & mineral exploration licences in PDF. Please see the GIS Map Gallery for the most up to date information on mineral dispositions.
Current to October 9, 2008

Exploration & Mining Guide
Don't know how to proceed with the next step in your exploration program? This document will help guide you through the various permits, applications, permissions, etc. that are needed at each level of exploration.

GIS Map Gallery
Examine interactive maps in our GIS Map Gallery, including Manitoba Mineral Dispositions, Assessment & Mineral Disposition History, and Geology.

Application Forms
All forms necessary to prospect and/or mine minerals (other than quarry minerals) in Manitoba under The Mines and Minerals Act and Mineral Disposition and Mineral Lease Regulation.

Quarry Mineral Application Forms
Applications and other related forms for mining crown quarry minerals and privately owned aggregate minerals are available online. Included are transfer, change of holders name and exemption certificates.

Staking Requirements
A brief guide on how to stake a claim in Manitoba.

Orphaned/Abandoned Mine Site Rehabilitation

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