Placer Lease
Placer Lease
Placer Lease: A placer lease is a form of mineral title that entitles the lease holder to all placer minerals within and under a defined leasehold area.
Related Activities: Claim Administration, Claim Transfer, Coal Information, Free miner certificate, Hand Panning, Lease Administration, Mineral Records, Mineral Title Complaint, Mineral Title Liens - Registrations, Mining Lease, Mining Mediation, Mining Physical - Technical Reports, Mining Reserve
Contents:
- Mandatory Authorizations
- Costs
- Eligibility Requirements
- Information Requirements
- Potential Additional Requirements
- Related Links
- Other Things you Should Know
About this Activity Guide
This guide summarizes the most common requirements and recommendations for your chosen activity and is designed to help you submit a complete application. Be aware that this information is for guidance purposes only. |
Mandatory Authorizations
Authorization Name | Link to Authorization Guidance | Link to Application |
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Information Update - Applying for a Placer Lease | Authorization Guidance | Apply Now |
Costs
Cost may be a specific value or range of values. The cost includes GST, where applicable.
Cost Type | Cost Description | Cost | Link to Details |
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Application Fee | Lease application fee | $100/YR | Fees - Mineral and Placer Titles |
Annual Rent | Annual rent paid per hectare | $20 per hectare/YR | |
Refunds | Non-refundable registration fee and annual rent |
Eligibility Requirements
Ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements prior to applying.
Requirement | Description |
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Recorded Holder or Authorized Agent | The recorded holder of a placer claim or their authorized agent must register an application for a placer lease in Mineral Tenures Online (MTO). |
Information Requirements
Potential Additional Requirements
Requirement | Description | When is it Required? |
---|---|---|
BCeID | See links section for information on BCeIDs | Needed to work within Mineral Titles Online service. |
Free Miner Certificate | Full name, contact details, identification of age (over 18 or over 65), Canadian resident and signature. | When you want to obtain a mineral or placer title, a Free Miner Certificate is a pre-requisite. |
Survey | Confirm agreement with technical survey plan of claims by signing and returning the plan provided by Mineral Titles of your placer and or legacy claim(s) UTM map. Note: The Chief Gold Commissioner may require a legal survey plan approved by the Surveyor General, in which case a land surveyor will be needed to conduct the survey. | Typically required in order to confirm title. |
Related Links
Link | Description |
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Free Miner Certificate Application | An online application form required to obtain a Free Miner Certificate. |
Mineral Titles - Lease Survey Procedure | A web page providing information about survey requirements for mining and placer leases. |
Other Things You Should Know
Archaeology Information
Archaeological
sites are protected under the Heritage Conservation Act
and must not be altered or damaged without a permit issued by
the Archaeology Branch. Information regarding potential risks to
protected archaeological sites may be obtained by submitting an
online data request form to the Archaeology
Branch or by contacting a professional archaeologist via the BC
Association of Professional Archaeologists (www.bcapa.ca) or via local
directories. Visit the Archaeology Branch website for more
information.
BCeID - What Is It and Why Get It?
BCeID is
an online service that allows you to create a user ID and
password to sign in securely to many Government services in
British Columbia. The benefits of having a BCeID account
include:
- Stop and start. Save and return later to complete your application without losing any information previously entered.
- Real time status information. Check the status of your application in real time.
- Access your applications for multiple people (Business BCeID only) to edit or submit your application or check its status. To enroll in this service, visit the BCeID web page: FrontCounter BC - BCeID
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Disclaimer
This guide provides the most current
and accurate information available to the Government of British
Columbia at the time of publishing; however, we make no warranty
regarding the completeness, currency or accuracy of this
information. This information is for guidance purposes only and
does not replace legislated requirements. Each application is
unique and circumstances may result in additional requirements
beyond those included in this guide.
Last Updated: July 14, 2023