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Informational Notice 2023 - 001 - UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL OF QUARRY MINERALS
The objective of this informational notice is to provide a quarry operator details as to what defines unauthorized removal of quarry minerals and the consequences of unauthorized removal.

Informational Notice 2023 - 002 - STOCKPILING OF QUARRY MINERALS FOR NON-EXCLUSIVE QUARRIES
The objective of this informational notice is to define what constitutes a stockpile of quarry minerals, when stockpiles are allowed, the ownership of stockpiles and when payable royalty fees and rehabilitation levies are calculated.

Informational Notice 2023 - 003 - ROYALTY AND REHABILITATION LEVY PAYMENT
To ensure financial transparency, accountability, consistency and the monitoring of operations, and commencing on the date of this notice, royalty and rehabilitation levies become payable when quarry minerals are disturbed from their original position within a quarry mineral disposition.

Informational Notice 2023 - 012 - EXEMPTION CERTIFICATES
To ensure financial transparency, accountability, consistency and the monitoring of operations, and commencing on the date of this notice, royalty and rehabilitation levies become payable when quarry minerals are disturbed from their original position within a quarry mineral disposition.

EXTENSION OF TIME DUE TO COVID-19
Mineral Exploration Licences & Mining Claims

We understand that this is a very challenging time for the industry, therefore, we are offering a one year Extension of Time on all Mining Claims and Mineral Exploration Licences (MEL) that expire prior to April 30, 2021. This does not include dispositions in Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) areas, where further information is required. An extension will allow the holder additional time to meet their work requirements, or pay cash-in-lieu of work.

Eligible claims and MELs will automatically be extended and the expiry date will be reflected in iMaQs. Please be patient, as it will take some time to complete all extensions. To confirm your disposition status, please see iMaQs.

If you require further assistance, please email mines_br@gov.mb.ca.

Eligibility:

• All claims and MELs, which fall outside of TLE selected areas, that expire between May 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021.
• There is no fee or application required on all eligible dispositions, as this is a response to COVID-19. Fees will remain for all other Extensions of Time issued under The Mines and Minerals Act.
• If your disposition falls within a TLE selected area and you wish to apply for an Extension of Time, please email mines_br@gov.mb.ca for further instruction.

Further information regarding an Extension of Time can be found here.

DOUBLE REQUIRED WORK CREDITS
Manitoba has extended double work assessment credits for all eligible exploration expenses up to December 31, 2020 to help companies explore through these challenging economic times. If you require further information, please contact the Assessment and Consultation Geologist, Shaun Gallagher by email at Shaun.Gallagher@gov.mb.ca.

PRIVATE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE (PQs)
Effective immediately: All Private Aggregate Applications must be accompanied by a Land Title Certificate and sent to the Mines Branch. The copy must be dated within the last 30 days. To request a copy, please contact The Property Registry at tprclient@tprmb.ca, via phone at 1-844-737-5684 or visit www.tprmb.ca.
Online Private Aggregate Applications submitted today are for the current year. Applications for the following year must be made on or after January 1st.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING CLAIM STAKING REQUIREMENTS
The use of ink stamps in the act of staking a claim has been brought to the attention of Mines Branch. Please click here for a letter outlining Mines Branch’s position on the use of such tools.

APPLICATION REJECTION POLICY
The Mines Branch has instituted a new application rejection policy effective April 1, 2015. The policy is aimed at incomplete applications that slow down processing of applications that are complete. When an application is rejected the application fees will be returned whenever possible. Further information and a listing of reasons for application rejection can be found here.

Previous Informational Notices
Important notices and regulatory information which may affect claims and staking.