Under the Indian Act and the Indian Mining Regulations, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada issues permits and leases for the removal of minerals from First Nation reserve lands. AANDC seeks to secure benefits for First Nations in the form of mineral royalties and other economic benefits, environmental protection, and rehabilitation of mines sites.

What Information is Available?

In this section you can find reports on the mineral potential on reserve lands in each province and territory.

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