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Mineral ownership in Alberta

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In Alberta, the Crown owns 81 per cent of the province's mineral rights (approximately 53.7 million hectares of land). The remaining 19 per cent are "freehold" mineral rights owned by the federal... More ≫

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In Alberta, the Crown owns 81 per cent of the province's mineral rights (approximately 53.7 million hectares of land). The remaining 19 per cent are "freehold" mineral rights owned by the federal government on behalf of First Nations or in national parks, and by individuals and companies. This map outlines the ownership boundaries/

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Mineral ownership

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This fact sheet looks at the difference between surface rights ownership and sub-surface or mineral rights ownership, and explains how each type of ownership is determined. It also outlines the... More ≫

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This fact sheet looks at the difference between surface rights ownership and sub-surface or mineral rights ownership, and explains how each type of ownership is determined. It also outlines the process to have a mineral lease title amended to reflect changes to the landscape caused by the permanent recession of a water body resulting, in transformation of landscape from a bed and shore to dry upland.

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Petroleum and natural gas tenure in Alberta

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This publication describes the development of the current system used by the Government of Alberta under which the private sector acquires tenure to Crown petroleum and natural gas rights. It is... More ≫

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This publication describes the development of the current system used by the Government of Alberta under which the private sector acquires tenure to Crown petroleum and natural gas rights. It is written for petroleum and natural gas administrators, academic institutions and for anyone interested in the principles and policies under which Alberta Energy interacts with industry. It should be read in the context of the Mines and Minerals Act, Petroleum and Natural Gas Tenure Regulation and other associated regulations, and the Information Letters and Bulletins published by Alberta Energy. The Mines and Minerals Act and the associated regulations remain the authority for any administrative and regulatory procedure. The information contained in this publication is of an explanatory nature, and is intended to provide an overview of Alberta’s petroleum and natural gas tenure system. It covers the period from 1930, when the province assumed control of its natural resources, until 2016.

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Introduction to metallic and industrial mineral rights in Alberta

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Slides used in Alberta Energy presentations introducing mineral rights in the province.

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