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Rates and indexation of rights related to mining exploration
The rates related to rights, rents, royalties and other fees in relation to mining exploration are indexed on January 1 of each year. This indexation corresponds to the annual change in the average consumer price index for Québec. For 2026, the rate is set at 2.05%.
Update of the rates
Rates were updated on July 15, 2026, when the
Mining exploration activities
| Registration fee per exclusive exploration right | Fee as of July 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| North of the 52nd degree of latitude, from 1 to 150 exclusive exploration rights, less than 25 ha | $53.95 |
| North of the 52nd degree of latitude, from 1 to 150 exclusive exploration rights, for 25 to 45 ha | $193.70 |
| North of the 52nd degree of latitude, from 1 to 150 exclusive exploration rights, more than 45 to 50 ha | $218.40 |
| North of the 52nd degree of latitude, from 1 to 150 exclusive exploration rights, more than 50 ha | $244.40 |
| North of the 52nd degree of latitude, more than 150 exclusive exploration rights (the same day for the same holder), less than 25 ha | $269.75 |
| North of the 52nd degree of latitude, more than 150 exclusive exploration rights (the same day for the same holder), for 25 to 45 ha | $968.50 |
| North of the 52nd degree of latitude, more than 150 exclusive exploration rights (the same day for the same holder), more than 45 to 50 ha | $1,092.00 |
| North of the 52nd degree of latitude, more than 150 exclusive exploration rights (the same day for the same holder), more than 50 ha | $1,222.00 |
| South of the 52nd degree of latitude, from 1 to 40 exclusive exploration rights, less than 25 ha | $53.95 |
| South of the 52nd degree of latitude, from 1 to 40 exclusive exploration rights, for 25 to 100 ha | $104.98 |
| South of the 52nd degree of latitude, from 1 to 40 exclusive exploration rights, more than 100 ha | $158.60 |
| South of the 52nd degree of latitude, more than 40 exclusive exploration rights (the same day for the same holder), less than 25 ha | $269.75 |
| South of the 52nd degree of latitude, more than 40 exclusive exploration rights (the same day for the same holder), from 25 to 100 ha | $524.90 |
| South of the 52nd degree of latitude, more than 40 exclusive exploration rights (the same day for the same holder), more than 100 ha | $793.00 |
| Description | Fee as July 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| North of the 52nd degree of latitude, less than 25 ha | $53.95 |
| North of the 52nd degree of latitude, from 25 to 45 ha | $193.70 |
| North of the 52nd degree of latitude, more than 45 to 50 ha | $218.40 |
| North of the 52nd degree of latitude, more than 50 ha | $244.40 |
| South of the 52nd degree of latitude, less than 25 ha | $53.95 |
| South of the 52nd degree of latitude, from 25 to 100 ha | $104.98 |
| South of the 52nd degree of latitude, more than 100 ha | $158.60 |
| Description | Fee as July 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Fee per mining right | $23.00 |
| Maximum per deed | $1,868.00 |
| Description | Fee as July 15, 20266 |
|---|---|
| Participation per application for authorization | $188.00 |
| Participation per mining right (other cases) | $188.00 |
Last update: October 2, 2026
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