On February 28, 2024, the Alberta Energy Regulator became the life-cycle regulator for metallic and industrial minerals, with jurisdictional oversight of the Metallic and Industrial Minerals Exploration Regulation, which sets out the regulatory requirements for rock-hosted mineral exploration in Alberta. These include details regarding exempted operations, licences, permits, exploration approvals, assessments, and penalties.
Today, we released Manual 030: Rock-Hosted Mineral Exploration, which outlines processes and expected timelines for rock-hosted mineral exploration applications, including guidance for planning exploration programs and clarifying regulatory requirements under the Public Lands Act, the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, and the Mines and Minerals Act. This manual will help industry to submit technically complete rock-hosted mineral exploration applications.
Manual 030 is available on the Manuals landing page.
If you have any questions, contact our Customer Contact Centre at 1-855-297-8311 or email inquiries@aer.ca.
