Mines

Notices 2013

Amounts Spent to a Mining against a Claim to be Renewed

December 18, 2013

Since December 10, 2013, it is no longer possible to apply all or a part of amounts spent to perform work in respect of a mining lease or mining concession against a claim to be renewed.

Repeal of the Section 77 of the Mining Act, chapter M-13.1.

Disclosure Requirement of Discovery of Triuranium Octoxide

December 18, 2013

A claim holder shall notify the Minister of Natural Ressources and the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks, of any discovery of substances containing 0.1% or more of triuranium octoxide , within 90 days of this discovery.

Disclosure Requirement of Acquisition of a Claim

December 18, 2013

On lands of the domain of the State, the claim holder shall, within 60 days after obtaining a claim, notify the owner of the land, the lessee, the holder of an exclusive lease to mine surface mineral substances and the municipality in which the claim is located.

Regional offices

Because of the changes to the Mining Act, references to regional offices designated by ministerial order have been removed. Since December 10, 2013, regional offices can no longer receive documents and provide services of a legal nature relating to the Mining Act. Accordingly, the following Mines services have been discontinued:

  • Reception of legal documents: work declarations, lease applications, title transfer applications and related instruments
  • Issuance and renewal of prospecting licenses
  • Any financial transaction or request for information in the client account

All legal documents must be sent directly by the client to the Direction des titres miniers et des systèmes (DTMS), in Québec. The date of receipt is the official date of filing of the document.

Keep in mind that many services are available on the GESTIM Plus website Ce lien s'ouvrira dans un nouvel fenêtre.. They include electronic forms to apply for staking tags and exploration licenses. You can check your account balance under My Documents and My Balance and Profile. To become a privileged member, fill out the form on the GESTIM Plus website. For more information, contact client services at 1 800 363 7233, ext. 5451.

This reorganization is part of the Online Government policy initiated a few years ago. Its objectives include administrative simplification and self-management by the Government’s clients.

Address of the Direction des titres miniers et des systèmes in Québec:

Ministère des Ressources naturelles
Direction des titres miniers et des systèmes
Bureau du registraire
5700, 4e Avenue Ouest, local C-320
Québec (Québec) G1H 6R1