How do I claim a mineral in BC?
Mineral and Placer Claims are acquired using the Mineral Titles Online (MTO) system. The online MTO system allows clients to acquire and maintain (register work, payments, etc.) mineral and placer claims. You register a cell claim by selecting one or more adjoining cells on the electronic MTO map.
How do I get my free miners certificate in BC?
Where can I get an Individual, Corporate, or Partnership Free Miner Certificate? If this is the first-time you have applied for a Free Miner Certificate (FMC), you can go to any Mineral Titles Branch office, Service BC (Government Agent) office or FrontCounter BC office and fill out the applicable FMC form.
How do I claim a placer in BC?
Placer Claims If you have a Free Miner Certificate, you can get a new Placer Claim in BC by clicking on MTO grid cells on the Mineral Titles Online (“MTO”) mapping system and whipping out your credit card. The size of the cells varies (see below), but they are roughly 20 hectares.
What is a free miner certificate?
Free Miner Certificate: A free miner certificate gives the right to acquire and maintain mineral and placer title. Free miner certificates are issued for a maximum 12 month term.
How do I find abandoned mining claims?
Mining claims can be located on open public land administered by another federal agency (most commonly on Forest Service land). You may prospect and locate claims and sites on public and NFS land open to mineral entry.
Can I pan for gold in BC?
You can pan for gold in any stream in BC if you use only a shovel and a gold pan, and you are not on/in a claim/lease, park, private property, reserve or First Nations land. See Hand Panning for more information.
What is FMC mining?
A person, corporation or partnership must have a valid: Free Miner Certificate (FMC) in order to acquire and renew a placer claim.
Can you live on mining claim?
The Forest Service contends that a miner can live on the claim only if such occupancy is essential to the mining operation.
What is the Mineral Tenure Act and why is it important?
The Mineral Tenure Act is the primary statute that authorizes the registration of mineral and placer titles with the Province and provides the policy framework for Mineral Titles administration. Protects workers and the public through provisions for minimizing the health, safety and environmental risks related to mining activities.
How do I access the Mineral Tenure Web Map?
Access the Mineral Tenure Web Map to view and download current data on mineral properties in the NWT, research geographical data online and produce customized maps using GIS information with specific focuses such as minerals and land claim areas. https://www.maps.geomatics.gov.nt.ca/Html5Viewer_PROD/index.html?viewer=NWT_MTV
What is minmineral titles online?
Mineral Titles Online (MTO) provides details of mineral exploration and mining tenements throughout Western Australia.
What is the current use of mineral titles online?
The current use of Mineral Titles Online is at record high with 78% of mining tenement applications in May lodged online, and by 1 July 2016, 90% of transactions will be available for online lodgement.