Several forms are listed here for those interested in developing mineral, oil and natural gas, bituminous shale, or peat and aggregate reserves or establishing underground storage. Examples include applications to lease crown land, licenses to explore, well authorization, and well licenses.
The New Brunswick Deposit Evaluation Program (NBDEP) is a financial assistance program to stimulate mineral exploration by providing up to 50% of eligible costs within prescribed limits.
NBPAP is a financial assistance program offered by Minerals, Policy and Planning Division (MPPD) of the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources (NBDNR). The program is for prospectors searching for metallic or industrial minerals (except aggregates) in the Province, who can receive up to: a maximum of $5,000 if the prospector does not have mineral claims at the time of application and a maximum of $15,000 if the prospector has existing mineral claims at the time of application.
The New Brunswick Junior Mining Assistance Program (NBJMAP): Is a financial assistance program for private-sector Junior companies; provides up to 50% of eligible costs, within defined limits, for mineral exploration projects; and is intended to increase the probability of finding economically viable mineral resources in New Brunswick.
Contains much information about mineral exploration, mineral rights data, and mine development that may be useful to those exploring the possibility of prospecting.
The Saint Mary's University Environmental Science Program is a rigorous science undergraduate program using an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Our goal is to provide students with the academic preparation to allow them to contribute positively to an environmentally sound future. Students can specialize in many facets of environmental science, including geology and other mining related fields.
Graduate Research Assistantships are available from time to time in Mineral Resource Engineering from individual faculty members for highly qualified students.
