This section contains publications relating to Minerals that Alberta Energy has produced. 

Mining is the prime industry in over 150 Canadian communities and directly employs one in 40 Canadians.
 
This collection of information will help you learn about Mineral issues as they relate to Alberta Energy.   

Reports

Mineral Assessment Reports   (Alberta Geological Survey - AGS)
This is a link to public mineral assessment reports listed on the web site of the AGS, a branch of the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board. These reports  are prepared and submitted by mineral exploration companies as a requirement of holding a metallic and industrial mineral permit in Alberta. They are kept confidential for one year, and then made public so data and results can be accessed to further the discovery of mineral deposits.

Mineral Development Strategy
Alberta's Mineral Development Strategy 2002 provides a framework that outlines the vision, goals and strategic direction for orderly, environmentally mineral exploration and development in Alberta. It was developed by the Alberta Government in consultation with stakeholders to enhance the potential for economic benefit to Albertans through discovery and development of base and precious metals, gemstones, industrial minerals and other solid minerals in Alberta.

Minerals and Metals Sector  (Natural Resources Canada)
This is a link to the web site of Natural Resources Canada  (NRCan), a ministry of Canada's federal government. NRCan publishes a variety of key reports relevant to the minerals sector, covering such topics as geological studies, exploration, mining policies, mineral sector economics and statistics.
 

Fact Sheets

These Fact Sheets provide summaries about Minerals and the mineral industries in Alberta. If you have further questions, see the Frequently Asked Questions portion of our site. 

Facts on Minerals 
We rely on minerals in every aspect of our daily lives. Toothpaste, buildings, eyeglasses, computers, automobiles, hospital equipment are but a few of the many things that cannot be made without minerals.

Mining in Alberta  
This fact sheet provides a brief history of mining in Alberta, including coal, oil sands and other minerals.

Diamond Potential in Alberta Pamphlet  (AGS)
This pamphlet published by the Alberta Geological Survey (Alberta Energy and Utilities Board) provides an introduction to kimberlites, the most important primary rock type where diamonds may occur, and the potential for significant diamond deposits Alberta.

Publications

Alberta's Energy Industry - Overview and Economic Impact
Energy Sector Highlights and Economic Impact, Minerals, Natural Gas, Petrochemicals, Oil Sands and Conventional Oil, Electricity, Hydrocarbon Resources. [2004]

Exploring for Minerals
This online brochure is for individuals interested in prospecting or exploring for metallic and industrial minerals in Alberta. It includes information on how to stake a claim, or acquire a metallic and industrial mineral permit, in Alberta.

Going for Gold
This online brochure is for individuals interested in gold panning and other forms of recreational placer mining along Alberta's rivers and streams.

Mineral Development Strategy 
Alberta's Mineral Development Strategy 2002 provides a framework that outlines the vision, goals and strategic direction for orderly, environmentally responsible mineral exploration and development in Alberta. It was developed by the Alberta Government in consultation with stakeholders to enhance the potential for  economic benefit to Albertans through discovery and development of base and precious metals, gemstones, industrial minerals and other solid minerals in Alberta.
 

Presentations

Mineral Rights in Alberta - An Overview 
This presentation gives a broad overview of the roles, responsibilities and goals of the Alberta Government and Alberta Energy in exercising Alberta's jurisdiction over the province's energy and natural resources.

An Introduction to Metallic and Industrial Mineral Rights in Alberta
This presentation summarizes mining activity in Alberta, and provides the basic rules and principles relating to Alberta-owned metallic and industrial mineral rights and agreements. 

Maps

Online Maps
Mineral dispostion maps in colour PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format.  Default print size 30 x 60 inch.  Updated overnight. 

Interactive Maps
Mineral dispostition information available trhough and interactive mapping program.  This program allows you to select location, scale and map features and to conduct basic searches.  Updated overnight.  

Alberta Geological Survey  (AGS)
Geological maps made are available for viewing and sale at the Alberta Geological Survey (AGS.) Maps may be available separately or as part of reports prepared by AGS or submitted by mineral exploration companies as part of their mineral assessment reports.