This consultation closes at 11:59 p.m. on:
April 8, 2023
Proposal summary
The Ministry of Mines (MINES) wants to provide further clarity for those requesting guidance on hobby mineral collecting.
Proposal details
As the ministry responsible for administering the Mining Act and regulating exploration and mineral development in the province, the Ministry of Mines recognizes hobby mineral collecting for its recreational and educational benefits to the public. The Hobby Mineral Collecting Guide (“guide”) will provide better certainty to the public wishing to collect minerals for hobby purposes. The guide will define hobby mineral collecting, describe where it can take place, and describe the circumstances in which the ministry will exercise enforcement discretion. The ministry will not enforce the requirements of the Mining Act and its regulations where hobby mineral collecting is conducted in accordance with this guide.
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933 Ramsey Lake Road
3rd Floor
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6B5
Canada
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