Shape NWT's First Mineral Resources Regulations - Part 3: Review Board & Existing Rights
Official title: Mineral Resource Act - Policy Intentions (Part 3 of 3)
The Northwest Territories is creating its first-ever mineral resources legislation. This third engagement focuses on two key areas: establishing a Mineral Rights Review Board and transitioning existing mining claims to the new system. The GNWT wants your input on how these regulations should work.
Why This Matters
Work in mining or exploration in the NWT? These rules will govern how mineral rights are reviewed and disputed. If you hold existing mineral claims, this determines how they'll be converted to the new system. Northern communities will see how mining decisions get made going forward.
What Could Change
The NWT will establish a Mineral Rights Review Board to handle disputes and appeals about mineral rights. Existing mining claims and permits will be converted to the new system under specific transition rules. Once regulations are finalized, the Mineral Resources Act will come into force as the territory's first homegrown mineral legislation.
Key Issues
- How should the new Mineral Rights Review Board operate?
- How should existing mineral claims transition to the new regulatory system?
How to Participate
- Read the policy intentions document on the Mineral Rights Review Board and transition of existing mineral interests (document linked on the GNWT ITI website).
- Use the MRA Technical Feedback Table to organize your comments on specific regulations (available on the GNWT ITI website).
- Submit your feedback, questions, or formal presentations to mra_implementation@gov.nt.ca.
Submit Your Input
Tips for Your Submission
- You can submit questions, comments, input about specific regulations, or formal presentations/papers