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Manitoba's Mineral Resources

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Mines Branch (Regulatory)

Informational Notices
Important notices and regulatory information which may affect claims and staking.

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

Procedures for Crown Consultation with Aboriginal Communities
The Government of Manitoba recognizes it has a duty to consult in a meaningful way with First Nations, Métis communities and other Aboriginal communities when any proposed provincial law, regulation, decision or action may infringe upon or adversely affect the exercise of an aboriginal right or treaty right of that Aboriginal community.

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 23, 2009

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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