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Infrastructure Map — Northwest Territories

To create a mining infrastructure map for Northwest Territories, import your NT claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Topographic basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

About Mining in Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories hosts Canada's diamond industry and the historic Yellowknife gold camp, with extensive underexplored terrain across the Slave Geological Province.

Key minerals: diamonds, gold, tungsten, lead, zinc, lithium. Notable deposits: Ekati, Diavik, Giant Mine, Con Mine. Mining districts: Yellowknife, Mackenzie, Slave Geological Province.

The Northwest Territories Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment administers mineral rights in Northwest Territories. Claim data is accessible through NWT Mining Recorder.

What is a Infrastructure Map?

An infrastructure map communicates the logistical reality of an exploration project — road access, power availability, water sources, airstrips, and proximity to service communities. Investors and permitting authorities use these maps to assess project advancement costs and feasibility. A well-made infrastructure map can significantly de-risk a project in the eyes of financiers.

How to Create a Infrastructure Map for Northwest Territories

  1. Import road network GeoJSON and assign Roads/Access role
  2. Import water bodies and rivers
  3. Import property boundary
  4. Enable topographic basemap to show terrain and elevation context
  5. Add labels for key infrastructure (airstrip, camp, power line)
  6. Add a scale bar to communicate distances accurately
  7. Enable North Arrow
  8. Export as PDF for permitting packages

Recommended Settings for Northwest Territories

  • Basemap: Topographic
  • Design theme: Terrain — Earthy & Warm or Technical — Sharp Borders
  • 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 Northwest Territories

  • Permitting applications
  • Feasibility studies
  • Investor presentations
  • Environmental assessments

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Northwest Territories mineral claims data?
Northwest Territories mineral claims boundaries are available from NWT Mining Recorder 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 Northwest Territories?
Mineral claims in Northwest Territories are regulated by the Northwest Territories Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment. All tenure and claims data can be queried through NWT Mining Recorder.
What minerals are typically mapped in Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories is known for its diamonds, gold, tungsten, lead deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Ekati, Diavik, Giant Mine. The main mining districts are Yellowknife, Mackenzie, Slave Geological Province.
Can I export a Northwest Territories mining infrastructure 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.