Data and GIS
Last updated on October 28, 2025Information about mining related spatial data available to download or view online.
Dataset Descriptions & Download
Description of datasets maintained and published by GIS that are publicly available to download or view
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Maps & Publications
Electronic Plan Survey Submissions
As of February 2008, Electronic Survey Plan Submissions have been available for land surveyors to submit their Mining Lease Surveys plans electronically for filing into the Crown Land Registry.
View the Electronic Survey Plans accepted by the Surveyor General.
Mineral Claim Application Dashboard
Following the implementation of the Mineral Claims Consultation Framework, the Ministry is continuously monitoring and will regularly publish statistics on claims.
Statistics will include number and status of claim applications, timelines for decisions, and decisions made. The tables below will be updated monthly.
Mineral Claim Applications
Applications by Status (March 25 - August 01, 2025)
| Process Stage | Definition |
|---|---|
| Application Submitted | Application and payment received; with BC for creation of the consultation package(s) |
| Consultation Initiated | Application referral package with the First Nation as part of the consultation process |
| Application Decision | Application withdrawn, approved, denied |
| Category | # Applications |
|---|---|
| Applications received up to August 1st | 1531 |
| In process | 572 |
| Total processed | 959 |
| Approved | 899 |
| Withdrawn | 40 |
| Declined | 20 |
| Average days to decision | 127 |
Inquiries specifically about mineral and/or coal title data, or MTO contact the Mineral Titles Office