MAAPGlossaryHelpful Resources
  • INTRODUCTION

    • 1.1  

      Introduction

    • 1.2  

      The Mining Act Awareness Program (MAAP)

    • 1.3  

      The Mining Sequence and MAAP

    • 1.4  

      Moving Through The Modules
  • BEFORE REGISTERING A MINING CLAIM

    • 2.1  

      Before Registering a Mining Claim - Terms

    • 2.2  

      Before Registering a Mining Claim (continued)

    • 2.3  

      What is The MLAS Map Viewer

    • 2.4  

      What is Crown Land

    • 2.5  

      Other Interests and Uses of Crown Land

    • 2.6  

      Lands That Have Been Withdrawn from Registration

    • 2.7  

      Other Interests Which May Influence Planning For Prospecting and Registration

    • 2.8  

      First Nation and Métis Communities - Aboriginal and Treaty Rights

    • 2.9  

      Before Registering a Mining Claim - Review
  • REGISTERING A MINING CLAIM

    • 3.1  

      Registering a Mining Claim - Terms

    • 3.2  

      Registering a Mining Claim

    • 3.3  

      How to Register a Mining Claim in Ontario

    • 3.4  

      Single-Cell and Multi-Cell Claims

    • 3.5  

      Confirmation of Mining Claim Registration to Surface Rights Owner

    • 3.6  

      Registering a Mining Claim - Review
  • PERFORMING WORK ON MINING LANDS - EARLY EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES

    • 4.5  

      Exploration Plans

    • 4.1  

      Performing Work on Mining Lands - Early Exploration Activities - Terms

    • 4.2  

      Performing Work on Mining Lands - Early Exploration Activities

    • 4.3  

      Exploration Plans and Exploration Permits - Process and Requirements

    • 4.4  

      The Duty to Consult with Aboriginal Communities

    • 4.6  

      Comments on Exploration Plans

    • 4.7  

      Exploration Permits

    • 4.8  

      Comments on Exploration Permit Applications

    • 4.9  

      Director's Discretion to Require an Exploration Permit

    • 4.10  

      Conditions Applicable to the Performance of Early Exploration Activities

    • 4.11  

      Performing Work on Mining Lands - Early Exploration Activities - Review
  • KEEPING A MINING CLAIM IN GOOD STANDING - ASSESSMENT WORK

    • 5.1  

      Keeping a Mining Claim in Good Standing - Assessment Work - Terms

    • 5.2  

      Keeping a Mining Claim in Good Standing - Assessment Work

    • 5.3  

      Required Units of Assessment Work

    • 5.4  

      How to Submit an Assessment Work Report

    • 5.5  

      Pending Distributions

    • 5.6  

      Distribution of Approved Credits

    • 5.7  

      Maximum Allocation From Mining Claims

    • 5.8  

      Alternatives to Performing Assessment Work

    • 5.9  

      Extensions and Exclusions of Time

    • 5.10  

      Keeping a Mining Claim in Good Standing - Assessment Work - Review
  • ADVANCING THROUGH THE MINING SEQUENCE

    • 6.1  

      Advancing Through The Mining Sequence

    • 6.2  

      Advanced Exploration/Mine Development and Production

    • 6.3  

      Advancing Through The Mining Sequence - Review
  • COMPLETE MAAP

    • 7.1  

      Record Completion of MAAP

Confirmation of Mining Claim Registration to Surface Rights Owner

If the mining claim is registered on lands with a surface rights owner, the claim holder must notify the surface rights owner that the claim has been registered and submit proof in MLAS that the notice was given, within 60 days of registering the claim. If this is not done, the claim will become invalid once the 60 day period has elapsed.

Once a Mining Claim has been Registered

Mining claims are shown on the MLAS Map Viewer which serves as general notice as to where claims have been registered in the province.

After mining claims have been registered, the Ministry provides notification directly to Aboriginal communities which have Aboriginal and/or treaty rights that may be adversely affected by later exploration activities. This notice helps to ensure that communities are aware of activity and know who they can contact if they have questions or concerns.

The claim holder will also be provided with confirmation of the Aboriginal communities that the Ministry has notified and will be encouraged to share information and build relationships with those communities. This early communication can help facilitate consultation processes required as a claim holder advances through the mining sequence.

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