Data and GIS

Last updated on July 14, 2025

Information 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

 

View Online

 

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 - July 14, 2025)

Application Process Stages and Definitions
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Application Decision   Application withdrawn, approved, denied

 

Mineral Claim Application Statistics
Mineral Claim Applications #
Applications Submitted 170
Consultation Initiated 653
Application Decisions 39
Withdrawn 3
Approved 36
Denied 0
Total: 852
 

 

 

 

Questions ?

Inquiries specifically about mineral and/or coal title data, or MTO contact the Mineral Titles Office