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Infrastructure Map — Quebec

To create a mining infrastructure map for Quebec, import your QC 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 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.

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 Quebec

  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 Quebec

  • 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 Quebec

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

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 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.