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Royalty rates
This chart shows Alberta-owned metallic and industrial minerals. They are administered by Alberta Energy.
Commodity |
Royalty rates |
---|---|
Limestone, other “stone” |
$0.0441/tonne |
Bentonite |
$0.11/tonne |
Clay for pottery and fireclay |
$0.11/tonne |
Other clay, marl, volcanic ash |
$0.0655/cubic metre |
Silica sand |
$0.37/tonne |
Salt |
$0.45/tonne |
Placer minerals |
5% of production |
Metallic minerals, such as base metals, diamonds, uranium |
1% gross mine-mouth revenue before payout. After payout, the greater of 1% gross mine-mouth revenue and 12% net revenue |
Royalty regulation
Metallic and Industrial Minerals Royalty Regulation specifies the following for Alberta-owned metallic and industrial mineral royalties:
- regimes
- rates
- reporting requirements
Royalty regulation review
Contact
Connect with the Coal and Mineral Development Unit:
Hours: 8:15 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-7707
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]
Edmonton
Address:
Alberta Energy
Coal and Mineral Development Unit
North Petroleum Plaza
9945 108 Street *
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G6
* Couriers, please report to the 2nd floor.
Calgary (drop-off location only)
Address:
Alberta Energy
300, 801 6 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3W2
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