The Mineral Exploration Standards under the Mineral Exploration and Quarrying Standards Act regulate mineral exploration within Labrador Inuit Lands. These standards facilitate mineral exploration while minimizing impacts on the environment.

Any person seeking to explore or quarry on Labrador Inuit Lands must apply to both the Nunatsiavut Government and the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador by submitting a work plan as described in the Application-for-Mineral-Exploration.

Note: For mineral exploration within the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area, provincial regulations still apply.

  • Department Overview

    With the interests of our people, as well as the future of our region, in mind, the Nunatsiavut Government looks to the department of Lands and Natural Resources to sustainably manage our renewable and non-renewable resources.

  • Labrador Inuit Lands

    With so many resources available within the Nunatsiavut region, proper management of the land in regard to both its use by our people and other partners is of great priority.

  • Land Use Planning

    As part of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement, we have developed a Regional Land Use Plan to ensure proper management of our land, water, and resources.

  • Inuit Harvesting Rights

    As a Beneficiary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement, you have rights to harvest wildlife, plants, and fish within the Labrador Inuit Settlement Area.

  • Inuit Domestic Harvest

    By reporting your harvesting activities to our department, you ensure the proper management of our resources and the future prosperity of our region.

  • Overlap Agreements

    Thanks to their cooperation, we are able to harvest within the Nunavik area, and we allow them to harvest within Nunatsiavut.

  • Mineral Exploration Standards

    With a number of possible mineral sources already established within our region, and more to come, proper management and regulation of these resources is becoming an increasingly important part of the work of the department of Lands and Natural Resources.

  • Parks and Protected Areas

    Containing one of Canada’s newest National Parks, as well as a number of other protected areas, Nunatsiavut is a rare region that should be experienced by all.

  • Co-Management

    Through a number of boards, consisting of a variety of members from all interested parties, the department of Lands and Natural Resources takes part in the co-management of a variety of Nunatsiavut’s interests.

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