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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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Freehold mineral ownership

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Freehold mineral ownership occurs where a private party holds the rights to subsurface mines and minerals. This fact sheets explains freehold mineral ownership in Alberta, with particular... More ≫

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Freehold mineral ownership occurs where a private party holds the rights to subsurface mines and minerals. This fact sheets explains freehold mineral ownership in Alberta, with particular attention to the issues of fragmentation of ownership, lease negotiations, compensation, and freehold mineral tax.

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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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