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Mineral Direct Purchase enables clients to fill in and submit an Online Application through the Electronic Transfer System (ETS). You can create, save, submit and retrieve final documents.
If you have any questions or need assistance with matters regarding Mineral Direct Purchase submissions, please contact the Coal and Mineral Department at [email protected].
Guides
Alberta Township Survey Guide
Guidelines for Submitting an Assessment Report
These detailed guidelines are intended as an aid to filing mineral assessment reports in accordance with the Metallic & Industrial Minerals Tenure Regulation.
Guidelines for Statement of Intent to File Assessment
Receipt of the statement of intent to file enables the Department to commence the work assessment administrative process prior to receiving the report.
Coal Royalty Guidelines (1993)
Courses
Ammonite Shell Online Application Procedure
This module will provide you with an understanding on how to submit an Ammonite Shell Application in ETS.
Coal Online Application Procedure
This module will provide you with an understanding on how to submit a Coal Lease or Coal Road Allowance Lease Application in ETS.
Metallic and Industrial Online Application Procedure
This module will provide you with an understanding on how to submit a Metallic and Industrial Lease, Permit to Lease, Permit Subsurface Reservoir Lease and Secondary Lease Application in ETS.
Special Mineral Online Application Procedure
This module will provide you with an understanding on how to submit a Special Mineral Lease Application in ETS.
Forms
Metallic and Industrial ETS Land Submission Template
Metallic and Industrial land submission csv template can be used to upload land list in ETS. Up to 10 townships can be added to an ETS Metallic and Industrial Permit request.
Placer Minerals Licence
Placer minerals Licence Application Form - to apply for the right to conduct recreational sluicing for gold and other precious minerals in Alberta's rivers and streams. See the placer mining toolkit for more information.
To apply online, you can e-mail completed application to [email protected]. A time sensitive payment link will be sent during business hours. Once payment is received, the licence will be issued and emailed to the email address provided. Accepted payment types on the emailed payment link are Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Visa Debit and Mastercard Debit.
For applications received by mail, payment can be made by cheque or money order, payable to the Government of Alberta. It is not recommended to send cash payment by mail. The fee is $52.50 (includes GST) for a 5-year licence, payable to the Government of Alberta.
Alternatively, you may come into the Edmonton office to apply and pay in person and receive your licence. Our address is on the second page of the application form and our office hours are Monday to Friday (except stats) 8:30am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm. We are closed from 12-1 for lunch. Payment can be made by cash, cheque, money order or secure email link.
Contact the office by phone (780-427-7707) or email ([email protected]) prior to coming in to ensure staff availability.