Drill Results Map — Quebec

Quebec — home to the prolific Abitibi region and Canada's fastest-growing critical minerals sector — is a prime target for junior exploration companies. Here's how to create a professional drill results map using Exploration Maps in 15–30 minutes.

Example drill results map created in Exploration Maps — Example drill results map exported from Exploration Maps — style your Quebec data the same way.

About Mining in Quebec

Quebec is a tier-one mining jurisdiction with a long history of gold and base metal production in the Abitibi region, and growing critical mineral development in the James Bay lowlands.

Key minerals: gold, copper, zinc, lithium, graphite, iron. Notable deposits: Canadian Malartic, Osisko, Raglan, Éléonore. Mining districts: Abitibi, James Bay, Nunavik, Laurentides.

The Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts administers mineral rights in Quebec. Claim data is accessible through GESTIM Plus.

Getting Mining Data for Quebec

Portal	Formats	Notes
GESTIM Plus	Shapefile, KML	GESTIM Plus exports in the Quebec Lambert Conformal Conic projection (EPSG:32198). Convert to WGS84 before importing. French-language column headers are standard — use the Column Mapper to assign latitude/longitude fields manually.

How to Create a Drill Results Map for Quebec

For a full step-by-step guide to drill results maps, see How to Make a Drill Results Map.

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

Labelling a drillhole with its best intercept in Exploration Maps.

Tip for Quebec: Many Abitibi projects share similar property names — include the NTS map sheet number (e.g., 32C/02) in your title block subtitle to differentiate adjacent properties along the same belt segment.

Recommended Settings for Quebec

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 Quebec

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Quebec mineral claims data?

Quebec mineral claims boundaries are available from GESTIM Plus 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 Quebec?

Mineral claims in Quebec are regulated by the Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts. All tenure and claims data can be queried through GESTIM Plus.

What minerals are typically mapped in Quebec?

Quebec is known for its gold, copper, zinc, lithium deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Canadian Malartic, Osisko, Raglan. The main mining districts are Abitibi, James Bay, Nunavik.

Can I export a Quebec drill results map for a 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 standard map elements required for NI 43-101 compliance.