Obligations of the exclusive exploration right holder

The holder of an exclusive exploration right (EER) must complete the simplified exploration work report if they have conducted research and examination on rock outcrops and erratic boulders. When the amount reported on an EER, for all such work, exceeds $5,000, the report must be signed by the qualified professional who supervised the work.

The qualified professional is either:  

• a geologist member of the Ordre des géologues du Québec;
• an engineer member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec;
• or, in the case of peat, an agriculturist member of the Ordre des agronomes du Québec or a holder of a bachelor’s degree in biology.

The reports are made public in the mining title management system, GESTIM, as soon as they are accepted.

The form can also be completed for:

• stripping and excavation work totaling $5,000 or less per EER;
• sampling work totaling $5,000 or less per EER;
• work to open a face totaling $10.000 and less per EER.

The simplified exploration work report must always be accompanied by a completed “Work Declaration” form, available in GESTIM.

You must:

• complete sections 1 (Identification), 2 (Property Description), and 3 (Purpose of Work) of the form below;
• complete one of Appendices A to D, depending on the nature of the work reported (a work report may include more than one type of work):
  • Appendix A — Research and examination work on rock outcrops and erratic boulders
  • Appendix B — Stripping or excavating work
  • Appendix C — Sampling work
  • Appendix D — Work to open a face
• append to the report the maps, plans and other documents required for each appendix.

Once finalized, you must mail the report to:

If a temporary construction is required on public land for the project, the holder must complete an application for authorization below.

If the construction is permanent, you must obtain an authorization to legally use public land for commercial, industrial or other than personal activities.