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Mining Claims Map — Quebec

To create a mining claims map for Quebec, import your QC 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 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 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 Quebec

  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 Quebec

  • 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 Quebec

  • 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 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 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.