Acts and Regulations

M-14.1 - Mining Act

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Powers of Minister
5The Minister may, at any reasonable time,
(a) enter upon the land covered by a mineral claim or mining lease and into a mine for the purpose of making inspections and inquiries,
(b) inspect any mine, the land covered by a mineral claim or mining lease and any related operations and make inquiries in relation thereto,
(c) take samples and carry out tests or examinations in relation to a mineral claim, mining lease or mine,
(d) have access to and inspect all books, records and documents pertaining to a mineral claim, mining lease or mine, and
(e) enter upon private land and travel along private roads without being liable for trespass, in the absence of actual damage, or subject to tolls,
as is necessary to carry out his responsibilities under this Act and the regulations.