Areas divided into legal subdivisions for Claim Staking, where claims must align with existing land surveys.

Identified members from various Branches and Departments who provide comments or recommendations on circulated Early Mineral Exploration work permit proposals or applications.

Single Year Work permits can be issued for up to one (1) year in duration from the date that they are issued, or less if the activity ls of a shorter duration.

Uses seismic waves to explore subsurface geology, conducted via ground-based, airborne, or Borehole methods.

Operational limitations as set out as guidelines on certain activities during specific times of the year to minimize environmental impact and ensure sustainability. In contexts such as environmental management, particularly in sectors like forestry mining, or mineral exploration Seasonal Restrictions aim to protect sensitive ecosystems or wildlife habitats during critical periods of the year.

This occurs when soil strength is not sufficient to support the applied load from vehicle or equipment traffic on unpaved forest roads and trails (access system). A rut is a depression made into the soil surface by the passage of a vehicle or equipment.

Boards overseeing resource management plans and applications within designated areas, involving government and Indigenous community representatives.

Areas categorized for recreational development and resource management, with restrictions on exploration and mining in certain zones.

Required before applying for a mineral disposition, allowing initial exploration activities.

Within the Business Development Services Unit, the Permit Office (PO) provides direct liaison between industry and subject matter experts for Mineral Exploration Activities and assists in navigating policy and legislative requirements while encouraging industry to meet Best Management Practices, if possible.