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NOTICES

Exemption from Required Work (for claim holders only)

The Mines Branch is aware of the poor conditions that existed for conducting exploration actives this past winter due to unseasonably warm temperatures. As a guide, criteria have been developed under which an application for Exemption from Required Work on mining claims will be accepted. Link to criteria

Extensions of Time (for licence holders)

Application for an Extension of Time on Mineral Exploration Licences can be made under Subsection 15 of The Mines and Minerals Act. Link to instructions

Forward all applications to: Mines Branch, c/o Director of Mines, Unit 360 – 1395 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3G 3P2

Acts and Regulations The complete text for The Mines and Minerals Act, as well as other acts, and accompanying regulations.	Assessment Information, Claims Maps 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 November 16, 2006
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. Notice regarding fee increases for industrial minerals
Staking Requirements A brief guide on how to stake a claim in Manitoba.	Orphaned/Abandoned Mine Site Rehabilitation

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