Guide to Mineral Exploration and Development
in the Northwest Territories

The regulatory framework for mineral exploration and development has changed significantly over the past few years. New legislation and land claim agreements have changed the way that mining activities are reviewed and approved. This guide 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. In addition information about communities in the north and contact addresses and phone numbers are provided. For convenience digital copies of a variety of forms are available.

How to Find Information

The guide comprises 10 databases on different topics to let you find information in a variety of ways. You can access these databases directly using the buttons on the left. If the database name does not remain highlighted as you view the database information, double click on the database button.

Most pages provide links to related information in the various databases. If you're unsure of the meaning of a word, you can look it up in the glossary.

For an NTS sketch map showing land claim areas of the NWT, click here.

Please note that copies of some legislation, forms, and reference sources are available in PDF form (portable document format).

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