Mining Claims 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 mining claims map using Exploration Maps in 15–30 minutes.

Example mining claims map created in Exploration Maps — Example mining claims 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 Mining Claims Map for Quebec

For a full step-by-step guide to mining claims maps, see How to Make a Mining Claims Map.

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

Mineral claims styled on a map 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 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 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.