Information on Mining Rights and Surface Rights

Under the Mining Act, prospecting and staking in Ontario can occur on privately owned lands. Find out more about your rights as a land owner and the rights of Ontario prospectors by reading the following:

Fact Sheet - Information on Mining Rights and Surface Rights

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