Applying for Mining and Placer Leases (BC)

The recorded holder (or authorized agent) of a mineral claim may register an application for a mining lease online. Similarly, the recorded holder of a placer claim may register an application for a placer lease online. There is a registration fee of $100 per application.

One or more adjoining claims may be taken to a lease, and the claims may be legacy, cell or a combination, provided they adjoin.

Upon registration of a lease application, Mineral Titles staff will contact the applicant respecting the type of survey that must be completed. Upon approval of the survey, the lease application must be advertised according to the requirements in section 42(2) of the Act for a mining lease, or section 18 of the Regulation for a placer lease. More detailed information may be obtained from Mineral Titles staff.