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Mining Claims Map — Alberta

To create a mining claims map for Alberta, import your AB 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 Alberta

Alberta is best known for its oil sands but hosts significant coal, potash, and emerging gold exploration in the Rocky Mountain foothills.

Key minerals: coal, oil sands, potash, salt, silica, gold. Notable deposits: Athabasca Oil Sands, Grande Cache Coal, Kananaskis Gold. Mining districts: Peace River, Foothills, Rocky Mountain.

The Alberta Energy Regulator administers mineral rights in Alberta. Claim data is accessible through Alberta Mineral Rights.

What is a Mining Claims Map?

A mining claims map shows the boundaries of mineral tenures, staked claims, and licence areas overlaid on a geographic basemap. It is the most commonly required map in junior mining and exploration — used in NI 43-101 technical reports, investor decks, news releases, and property acquisition packages.

How to Create a Mining Claims Map for Alberta

  1. Import your claims data as a GeoJSON or CSV file
  2. Assign the Claims layer role to apply standard styling automatically
  3. Add roads and water layers for geographic context
  4. Select a basemap — Light for technical reports, Satellite for investor decks
  5. Configure the title block with project name, company, and map date
  6. Upload your company logo
  7. Set the export ratio and frame your map
  8. Export as PNG (presentations) or PDF (reports)

Recommended Settings for Alberta

  • Basemap: Light or Satellite
  • Design theme: Investor — Navy & White 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 Alberta

  • NI 43-101 technical reports
  • Investor presentations
  • News release figures
  • Property acquisition packages
  • Regulatory filings

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Alberta mineral claims data?
Alberta mineral claims boundaries are available from Alberta Mineral Rights 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 Alberta?
Mineral claims in Alberta are regulated by the Alberta Energy Regulator. All tenure and claims data can be queried through Alberta Mineral Rights.
What minerals are typically mapped in Alberta?
Alberta is known for its coal, oil sands, potash, salt deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Athabasca Oil Sands, Grande Cache Coal, Kananaskis Gold. The main mining districts are Peace River, Foothills, Rocky Mountain.
Can I export a Alberta mining claims 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.