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MINERALS & PETROLEUM RESOURCES
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Hyperlink to Mineral Development Division Hyperlink to Mining Recorder's Office
Hyperlink to Geology Division
Hyperlink to Petroleum Development Division SID Viewer is DIAND-NWT?s Spatially Integrated Dataset. The dataset holds Spatial Information for DIAND. It contains spatial, digital data that is maintained by DIAND as well as several datasets prepared by others that are useful to DIAND users. NORMIN stores geological information about mineral showings in the NWT and contains references to exploration and geology of the NWT.
Guide to Mineral Exploration and Development in the Northwest Territories which contains essential information on virtually every legislated requirement that is associated with the mining industry and provides links to key pieces of legislation affecting mineral development.

About Us

The Petroleum Development Division deals with oil and gas development under the Canada Petroleum Resources Act and the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act.

What do we do?

  • provide general advice on regulatory requirements on oil and gas exploration and development
  • consult with communities and Aboriginal groups on oil and gas land issuances and developments
  • visit communities, give information sessions and oil and gas workshops
  • advise industry and consult communities on oil and gas benefit plans
  • deal with oil and gas related issues including:
    • regulatory issues
    • exploration
    • land claims
    • land access and land use planning
    • socio-economic matters

What can we do for you?

  • provide information and advice to industry, Aboriginal groups and the community about:
    • legislation and approvals process for oil and gas
    • key NWT contacts
    • the regulatory process
    • land access issues including access to Crown and Private Lands, protected areas strategy and land use planning
  • provide pathfinding services for project approvals including
    • project screening and assessments
    • environmental approvals, permits & licences


 
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