Mines (Regulatory)
Informational Notices
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Informational Notice 2024 - 001 REHABILITATION LEVY INCREASE FOR 2025
To ensure adequate financial support and accountability are in place for the annual Quarry Rehabilitation Program, the quarry rehabilitation levy will increase from $0.12 per tonne to $0.24 per tonne effective January 1, 2025.
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 the past year has been a challenging time for the industry; therefore, any claims and MEL’s that have been impacted by COVID-19 may apply for an Extension of Time where applicable. The applicant must show how COVID-19 has impacted their ability to complete work and will be reviewed on a case by case basis. An extension will allow the holder additional time to meet their work requirements, or pay cash-in-lieu of work. Please be patient, as it will take some time to complete all extensions. To confirm your disposition status, please see iMaQs.
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.
If you require further assistance, please email mines_br@gov.mb.ca.
DOUBLE REQUIRED WORK CREDITS
Manitoba has extended double work assessment credits for all eligible exploration expenses up to December 31, 2021 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.
NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATIONS FOR WORK PERMIT ON CROWN LAND OUTSIDE PROVINCIAL PARKS: The Single Window Permitting process has been developed to streamline the permit application process on crown lands outside of provincial park areas. Guidelines and additional details for the application of Mineral Exploration Permits can be found here.
If you require further assistance, please email MiningPermits@gov.mb.ca.
NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATIONS FOR WORK PERMIT WITHIN PROVINCIAL PARKS: Manitoba Conservation has advised that all applications for work permits within Provincial Parks will require an extended review and approval process. To accommodate the review process please ensure applications are submitted well in advance of the planned exploration work.
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.
NOTICE: To all holders of mineral dispositions and leases covering former mine and tailings sites
Section 77(1) of The Mines and Minerals Act states:
Rights not conveyed
77(1) The right to stake out or record a claim does not include the right to sell or otherwise
dispose of tailings, sand, gravel or stone found in, upon or under the subject land or to sell
or otherwise dispose of buildings, structures, machinery or chattels located on the land and
such tailings, sand, gravel, stone, buildings, structures, machinery and chattels are reserved
to the Crown together with the right of access to such tailings, sand, gravel, stone, buildings,
structures, machinery and chattels.
Former mine and tailings sites are environmentally sensitive areas and any exploration activities in these areas may expose you to health and safety risks as well as the environmental liabilities for the area.
- Before carrying out any exploration activities in these areas you must obtain the required permits from the local Manitoba Conservation office. The approval of these permits may take an extended period of time.
- If permits are granted, exploration activities must be carried out in a safe manner and adequate precautions
must be taken to protect yourself and employees from unsafe conditions.
- If in doubt, contact the Chief Mining Engineer at 204-945-6517.
