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Department of Natural Resources
Prospector Registration
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| Who Needs This Prospector Registration? |
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Anyone who wants to register in Nova Scotia as a prospector.
A Prospector Registration enables the holder thereof the right to prospect in a preliminary way on ground open for prospecting, provided they have the landowner's permission.
The work is restricted to non-disturbance prospecting:
- outcrop and float examination;
- line flagging;
- geological and topographical mapping rock;
- water and overburden sampling; and
- geophysical surveys.
A Mineral Exploration: Licence, at a minimum, is required if any surface disruption is contemplated.
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| Issuing Department / Agency: |
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N.S. Department of Natural Resources
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| Where can you get further information? |
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Registry of Mineral
and Petroleum Titles
N.S. Department of Natural Resources
Tel: 902-424-4068
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| Application Forms & Process: |
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Prospector registration and Applications for mineral rights are completed online. Please visit: novaroc.novascotia.ca. |
| Waiting Period: |
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N/A |
| Expiry & Renewal: |
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The Prospector Registration is valid for 10 years and can be renewed at no additional cost. |
| Price (No Tax is Charged): |
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Prospector Registration: $10.00 |
| Related Requirements: |
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- A prospector must have access to a copy of the Mineral Resources Act.
- A prospector must have the permission of the landowner before entering land for any purpose.
- A Mineral Exploration: Licence and other approvals are required if any surface disruption is contemplated.
- All work conducted pursuant to this Registration must be done in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Environment Act, and all other pertinent legislation.
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| Additional Information: |
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This Prospector Registration is restricted to non-ground disturbance type of activity.
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The work must be conducted on unlicensed, open ground.
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| Legislative Authority: |
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Mineral Resources Act. 2016. c. 3, s. 1. |