A hole drilled into the ground to explore for minerals or gather scientific data, excluding wells.
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- About The Guidelines
- Introduction to Consultation and Indigenous Engagement
- Stages of Early Mineral Exploration
- Work Permits on Crown Land
- Activities Requiring Work Permits
- Activities Not Requiring Work Permits
- Best Management Practices (BMP)
- BMP 1 – Tenure for Early Mineral Exploration
- BMP 2 – Early Exploration
- BMP 3 – Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products and Allied Products
- BMP 4 – Hazardous Substances, Waste and Dangerous Goods
- BMP 5 – Fire Prevention
- BMP 6 – Timber Clearing Activities
- BMP 7 – Road and Trail Access
- BMP 8 – Water Crossing
- BMP 9 – Trenching
- BMP 10 – Surface Stripping
- BMP 11 – Land-Based Drilling
- BMP 12 – Lake-Based Drilling
- BMP 13 – Core Storage
- BMP 14 – Temporary Work Camps
- BMP 15 – Wildlife
- BMP 16 – Decommissioning
- BMP 17 – Heritage Resources
- Glossary of Terms