Mineral Titles Branch
The ministry's mandate is to manage Crown coal, mineral
and placer rights in a manner that:
 | provides continuing economic benefit from resource development
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| supports an active industry and
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| is responsive to public concerns
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To fulfill the mandate, the ministry administers the laws and manages the
recording system pertaining to the acquisition and maintenance of mineral, placer and coal
rights in the province. The ministry maintains records and maps which indicate areas
available for location and acquisition of title as well as the location and status of
mineral and coal titles acquired under the Mineral Tenure Act and Coal
Act.
Announcements:
Uranium and Thorium Reserve
[May 6, 2008]
• News Release (PDF, 21kb) - Government Confirms Position on Uranium Development
• BC Regulation 82-2008 (PDF, 41kb) - Uranium and Thorium Reserve Regulation
Land Owner Notification
[April 24, 2008]
• Amendments to the Mineral Tenure Act
bring into force land owner notification effective June 2, 2008.
Upcoming Office Closures
[April 10, 2008]
• June 4, 2008 - All staff of the Mineral Titles Branch will be attending a Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources development meeting. The Mineral Titles Branch offices (including the Title Inspector's) in Kamloops, Smithers, Vancouver, and Victoria will be closed on June 4, 2008.
New Phone Number and Email Address
[April 10, 2008]
Phone: 1-866-616-4999 (Toll Free in B.C. Only)
604-660-2672 (Outside B.C.)
Email: Mineral.Titles@gov.bc.ca
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Last Updated
May 06, 2008
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