The following Schedule sets out the value of exploratory work and representation work and the information required to be submitted in relation to that work.

• • 1. (1) Value

    • (a) excavation through earth, gravel or loose material

      By hand — first six feet from surface — $6 per cubic yard,

      By hand — over six feet — $12 per cubic yard,

      By mechanical means, hydraulicing or ground-sluicing — $1 per cubic yard;

    • (b) excavation through rock or frozen material not requiring drilling and the use of explosives

      By hand — $15 per cubic yard,

      By mechanical means — $1.50 per cubic yard;

    • (c) excavation through rock or frozen material requiring drilling and the use of explosives

      By hand — $30 per cubic yard,

      By mechanical means — $14 per cubic yard;

    • (d) blasting rock formations where explosives are placed in natural crevices and fissures, or for rock or frozen mudcapping — $1 per cubic yard.

  • (2) Information

    An accurate sketch in duplicate showing the location of trenches or other surface workings relative to the local topography and claim boundaries (including the distance and direction from a legal post), the dimensions of the workings, the nature of the material excavated and identified assay results of samples taken from the workings.

• • 2. (1) Value

    • (a) through rock not requiring the use of explosives — $25 per cubic yard;

    • (b) through rock or frozen material requiring the use of explosives — $40 per cubic yard.

  • (2) Information

    An accurate map in duplicate showing the location of the shaft, adit or work relative to the local topography and claim boundaries (including the distance and direction from a legal post), assay locations and results and the nature, extent and dimensions of the work together with an explanation, in duplicate, of the material excavated.

• • 3. (1) Value

    • (a) where the total length of the hole is less than 10 feet — $5 for each foot of core;

    • (b) where the total length of the hole is 10 feet or more but less than 100 feet — $13 for each foot of core;

    • (c) where the total length of the hole is 100 feet or more and

      • (i) the drill core is over one inch in diameter — $15 for each foot of core,

      • (ii) the drill core is over 1 1/2 inches in diameter — $18 for each foot of core,

      • (iii) the drill core is over two inches in diameter — $21 for each foot of core;

    • (d) where the total length of the casing is 10 feet or less — $3 for each foot of casing;

    • (e) where the total length of the casing is over 10 feet — $5 for each foot of casing.

  • (2) Credits

    An engineer of mines may authorize delivery of all or a representative portion of diamond drill core to a core library and may determine the amount of assessment work credit to be given to compensate for the cost of transporting the diamond drill core at a rate of $1 per foot or such greater rate as may be supported by vouchers and certificates.

  • (3) Information

    • (a) an accurate map in duplicate showing the location of drill holes relative to the local topography and claim boundaries (including the distance and direction from a legal post), and their bearing and dip;

    • (b) details in duplicate of the location of core storage;

    • (c) complete drill logs and assay of core or sections of core in duplicate and if no assays are provided, the reason for their absence; and

    • (d) diamond drill core delivered to a core library shall be properly identified, filed in core boxes and accompanied by the documents referred to in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).

• • 4. (1) Value

    Where rotary, percussion or other similar drilling is used to obtain cuttings for sampling — $13 per foot.

  • (2) Information

    • (a) an accurate map, in duplicate, showing location of drill holes relative to the local topography and claim boundaries (including the distance and direction from a legal post), and their bearing and dip;

    • (b) assays of cuttings, when taken, that have been sampled, in duplicate;

    • (c) samples of cuttings if requested by an engineer of mines.

• • 5. (1) Where the actual cost of trenching and stripping, sinking shafts or driving adits, diamond drilling, rotary drilling or other physical work referred to in sections 1 to 4 is greater than the value as determined in accordance with those sections, the Mining Recorder may determine the value to be the actual cost of the work if

    • (a) the statement of representation work done is supported by

      • (i) receipts and vouchers or certified statements of proper accounting records, and

      • (ii) such other material that, in the opinion of the Mining Recorder, is necessary to determine the actual cost of the work; and

    • (b) any costs incurred outside the Territories are directly related to the work and approved by the Mining Recorder.

  • (2) In determining the actual cost of work referred to in sections 1 to 4, the Mining Recorder may include a reasonable allowance for equipment owned by an individual prospector and used in the performance of work in respect of his claim.

  • (3) Where the actual cost of work referred to in subsection (1) is supported by receipts and vouchers or certified statements of proper accounting records with copies provided if requested, there may be included in determining the actual cost a labour cost of $50 per day on the following conditions:

    • (a) the holder of the claim must be an individual or in a registered partnership with one or more individuals;

    • (b) the work must be performed by the holder of the claim with respect to his or her own claim or claims; and

    • (c) the labour costs must, in the opinion of the Mining Recorder, be directly related to the work.

• • 6. (1) The value of geological, geophysical, geochemical or evaluation surveys shall be the aggregate of the costs that

    • (a) were incurred in the Territories in performing the survey and preparing the report;

    • (b) were incurred outside the Territories in performing assays, tests and analyses, compiling maps and plans and preparing the reports, if an engineer of mines is satisfied that such costs were necessary; and

    • (c) are verified by filing with the report certified statements of proper accounting records and such other material that, in the opinion of the engineer of mines, is necessary to determine such value.

  • (2) Information and Manner of Submitting

    • (a) a full report of the survey, in duplicate, typewritten on good grade bond paper of either 8 1/2” × 11” or 8 1/2” × 14” size.

    • (b) reports shall be bound in suitable folders in such manner that all the text of every page and every map, when unfolded, may be seen readily;

    • (c) maps and plans if not bound securely in the folder shall be inserted in an envelope or pocket that is fastened securely to the folder;

    • (d) the following data shall appear on the front cover of the folder:

      • (i) the nature of the report, i.e. geological, geophysical, etc.,

      • (ii) the name of the claims or groups of claims to which the report refers, the claim sheet number and the location of the property described by precise latitude and longitude,

      • (iii) the name of the author and, if not the same, the name of the person under whose supervision the work was done, and

      • (iv) the dates between which the work was done;

    • (e) each report shall contain a table of contents;

    • (f) a list of the claims by name and tag number, the name of the claim holder and the name of the person or company for whom the work was done shall be included in the report;

    • (g) each report shall describe and interpret the data collected during the survey and the manner in which the data was collected and shall disclose any information obtained from other sources;

    • (h) plans that accompany reports shall have on them a scale, a north arrow and prominent topographical features and at least one plan shall be provided which shows claim names, tag numbers and boundaries and the relationship to prominent topographic features and to adjacent claims;

    • (i) all geological, geophysical, geochemical or evaluation surveys performed for assessment work shall be conducted under the supervision of, and all reports shall be prepared by one or more professional engineers, geologists, geophysicists, geochemists or otherwise properly qualified persons and where such persons are members of a professional association, the report shall bear the official stamps, a statement of their qualifications, relevant training and experience and any professional affiliations;

    • (j) the report shall, where applicable, indicate the method of survey control and the amount of line-cutting and all cut and surveyed lines and tie-ins shall be shown on at least one plan;

    • (k) the report shall set out the names and addresses of all persons employed in performing the survey and preparing the report and the time employed therein;

    • (l) geological survey reports shall include

      • (i) a table of geological formations,

      • (ii) detailed geological information concerning rock types, structures, veins and mineralized zones occurring on the claims,

      • (iii) an interpretation of the geological observations made,

      • (iv) conclusions and recommendations, and

      • (v) a plan showing structural data, location of mineralization, trenches, drill holes and other workings and the location of outcrops and their designation by symbol and a legend giving a full description of all symbols employed;

    • (m) geophysical survey reports shall include

      • (i) references to available geology,

      • (ii) a description of the methods and equipment used,

      • (iii) copies of geophysical readings, tracings or profiles,

      • (iv) pertinent calculations,

      • (v) an interpretation of the data collected,

      • (vi) conclusions and recommendations, and

      • (vii) plans showing flight lines or traverse lines, direction of flight or traverse, reference points, contours and a legend giving a full description of all symbols employed;

    • (n) geochemical survey reports shall include

      • (i) references to available geology,

      • (ii) a description of the methods and equipment used and the method of collecting and analyzing the samples,

      • (iii) copies of all analyses (except where adequate contoured maps are provided showing the data in graphic form) and reference to the sample location,

      • (iv) an interpretation of the data collected,

      • (v) conclusions and recommendations, and

      • (vi) plans showing all the locations where samples were taken and a legend giving full description of all symbols employed;

    • (o) evaluation survey reports shall include

      • (i) a summary of all previous relevant investigation,

      • (ii) details of surface evaluation,

      • (iii) details of evaluation based on underground work,

      • (iv) a description of the methods of sampling employed and the methods of analyzing and assaying,

      • (v) tabulated results of all analyses and assays,

      • (vi) conclusions and recommendations, and

      • (vii) plans showing, in accurate detail, the extent and location of all mineral occurrences, trenches, pits, diamond drill holes and underground workings and all the locations where samples were obtained.

• • 7. (1) Value

    The value of a legal survey, location survey, road and airstrip construction, and the value of other exploratory work approved by an engineer of mines, shall be the actual cost of such survey, construction or work incurred within the Territories and verified by certified statements of proper accounting records and other material that, in the opinion of the engineer of mines, is necessary to determine the actual cost.

  • (2) Information

    • (a) road and airstrip construction shall be for the purpose of providing access to the claim or claims and all specifications and details requested by an engineer of mines shall be supplied;

    • (b) line-cutting and picketing for the purpose of geological, geophysical and geochemical surveys may be accepted as exploratory work if a Mining Recorder is satisfied that such line-cutting and picketing are necessary and that no part of the costs are or will be claimed as costs of the surveys;

    • (c) simple geological, geophysical and geochemical surveys usually carried out by an individual prospector may be accepted as representation work if prior approval has been given by the engineer of mines, and in determining the actual cost of the work the Mining Recorder will allow the inclusion of applicable expenses under subsections 5(2) and (3), with the conditions attached thereto.