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Overview
Ammonite Shell is the fossilized shell of a marine mollusc. Specimens with iridescent red and green colours are mined as a semi-precious stone for making jewellery. An ammonite shell agreement grants the exclusive right to recover ammonite shell from a specified location. The term of an ammonite shell agreement set out in the Ammonite Shell Regulation is 15 years, renewable for 5 years.
Ammonite Shell tool kit
The following tool kit is for individuals and companies interested in collecting or mining ammonite shell in Alberta.
Table 1. Ammonite Shell agreement tool kit
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Summary of Requirements | Ammonite Shell agreements can be issued to an applicant prior to obtaining a Historical Resources Act (HRA) exemption for the property. The agreement holder has 4 months after the agreement has been issued to obtain the HRA exemption, which can be secured online through the Online Permitting and Clearance (OPac) system. The renewal term of agreements is 5 years. See information letter 2004-18 for more information. |
| Legislation | Key acts and regulations for Ammonite Shell: |
| Information Letters and Bulletins | |
| Application Methods | Use the Electronic Transfer System (ETS) to apply online. When applying through ETS, the fee is required and any rentals are required prior to the issuance of an agreement. More information: |
| Maps (updated overnight) | Interactive maps Mineral disposition information available through an interactive mapping program. This program allows you to select location, scale and map features, and conduct basic searches. |
| Alberta Township Survey System | Introduction to ATS For legal land description (meridian, township, range, section, legal subdivision). |
| Map Coordinates Converter | Alberta Geological Survey Conversion |
| Alberta Mineral Information (AMI) | AMI searches Information on requesting and conducting searches. |
| Other Resources |
Contact
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Phone: 780-427-7707
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Edmonton
Address:
Alberta Energy and Minerals
Coal and Mineral Development Unit
North Petroleum Plaza
9945 108 Street *
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G6
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Calgary (drop-off location only)
Address:
Alberta Energy and Minerals
300, 801 6 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3W2