This section provides access to several
mining publications and maps produced by the Department.
Publications
Investing in the mining sector in Québec (PDF Format, 5,0 Mb)
This document presents the mineral potential of substances and the main advantages of investing in the mining sector in Québec.
Québec
mines
This bulletin presents highlights of mineral
exploration in Québec, taxation and the Mining Act.
Earthquakes (GT 2011-01)
This poster presents the processes responsible for earthquakes, the seismic activity in Québec between 1663 and 2010, and the measures to take before and during the event.
Geotourism map of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue (GT2010-03)
This geotourism map is a unique and indispensable tool to know and understand the principal sites of geological interest in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region.
Mineral deposit of Québec (GT2007-02)
This document introduces to the distribution of resources for base and precious metals, minerals, rocks and peat
Québec's Dimensional granites (GT92-04)
This poster presents the dimensional granite deposits in Québec.
Promotion
Documents
These documents describe potential exploration
targets in Québec.
e-examine
This application catalogues the data in the
Department's mining information holdings: bibliographic
data, reports, maps.
Claim
This document presents the terms and conditions for granting a claim, the obligations of the claim holder to ensure its renewal and the requirements regarding assessment work.
Exploration and mining surface mineral substances
This publication deals with the exploration and mining of surface mineral substances. Its purpose is to provide our clients about the terms and conditions for granting, exercising and renewing any rights related to these activities.
Mining leases and concessions
This document deals with mining leases and concessions. It describes the conditions for issuing and renewing a mining lease, the rights and obligations of the holder of a mining lease or concession, the required authorizations for setting up a mill or for choosing the location of mine tailings, the obligations related to filing a mining site rehabilitation plan, the terms and conditions for subdividing the surface.
Conversion, replacement and amalgamation
This publication presents the various measures implement in order to allow staked claims to be progressively replaced by map-designated claim and to standardize the shape and area of the parcels of land that can be designated on a map.
Mineral resource maps
This page contains maps produced by the Department or in collaboration with other organizations.
Speeches
This page provides the text of speeches presented by Department representatives at mining convention or colloquiums.
