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Drill Results Map — Manitoba

To create a drill results map for Manitoba, import your MB claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Light or Satellite basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

About Mining in Manitoba

Manitoba hosts the Thompson Nickel Belt — one of the world's largest nickel deposits — as well as significant VMS (volcanogenic massive sulphide) gold-zinc deposits.

Key minerals: nickel, copper, zinc, gold, lithium, cesium. Notable deposits: Thompson Nickel Belt, Flin Flon VMS, Snow Lake, Tanco. Mining districts: Thompson, Flin Flon, Snow Lake, Lynn Lake.

The Manitoba Mining and Petroleum administers mineral rights in Manitoba. Claim data is accessible through Manitoba Mineral Titles Online.

What is a Drill Results Map?

A drill results map plots the collar locations of completed drill holes alongside key assay results — typically highest-grade intercept, hole depth, and azimuth. It is the standard figure included in exploration news releases and is scrutinized by investors and analysts to understand the spatial distribution of mineralization.

How to Create a Drill Results Map for Manitoba

  1. Import your drill collar CSV (columns: hole ID, latitude, longitude, depth, assay)
  2. Assign the Drillholes layer role
  3. Import the property claims boundary as GeoJSON
  4. Add callout labels to key holes showing hole ID and best intercept
  5. Use Badge Label type to highlight the highest-grade holes
  6. Configure the title with program name and date
  7. Set the Landscape 16:9 ratio for news release figures
  8. Export as PNG at 2× for email and PDF for the news release attachment

Recommended Settings for Manitoba

  • Basemap: Light or Satellite
  • Design theme: Investor — Navy & White
  • Export format: PNG at 2× for investor presentations, PDF (Letter or A4) for NI 43-101 reports
  • Coordinate system: Ensure source data is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Common Use Cases in Manitoba

  • Exploration news releases
  • NI 43-101 technical reports
  • Investor day presentations
  • Analyst briefings

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Manitoba mineral claims data?
Manitoba mineral claims boundaries are available from Manitoba Mineral Titles Online and can typically be downloaded as Shapefiles or KML. Convert these to GeoJSON at mapshaper.org before importing into Exploration Maps.
Who regulates mineral claims in Manitoba?
Mineral claims in Manitoba are regulated by the Manitoba Mining and Petroleum. All tenure and claims data can be queried through Manitoba Mineral Titles Online.
What minerals are typically mapped in Manitoba?
Manitoba is known for its nickel, copper, zinc, gold deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Thompson Nickel Belt, Flin Flon VMS, Snow Lake. The main mining districts are Thompson, Flin Flon, Snow Lake.
Can I export a Manitoba drill results map for an NI 43-101 report?
Yes. Exploration Maps exports PNG and PDF at 2–3× pixel ratio, suitable for inclusion in NI 43-101 technical reports as required figures. The export includes north arrow, scale bar, legend, and title block — all elements required for NI 43-101 compliance.