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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.

Photos of geologist analyzing rocks: David Watt Photography, other photos: DIAND

Our Mandate

The Minerals & Petroleum Resources Directorate has responsibilities for the disposition and administration of mineral and oil and gas resources within the Northwest Territories.

We promote investment in resource development while ensuring that resources are managed wisely. We encourage the participation of, and provide information and advice to, all interested groups including industry, Aboriginal groups, communities and government.

There are four divisions within the directorate, each with specific roles and responsibilities:


 
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