Nunavut Mining Regulations

Marginal note:Inquiry by Supervising Mining Recorder

• 38 (1) When a notice of protest is filed, the Supervising Mining Recorder must

  • (a) send a copy of the notice by registered mail to the holder of the disputed claim; and

  • (b) inquire into the allegations contained in the notice of protest.

• Marginal note:Powers related to the inquiry

  (2) For the purposes of the inquiry, the Supervising Mining Recorder may

  • (a) summon and examine under oath any person whose attendance is considered necessary to the inquiry;

  • (b) compel the production of documents by witnesses; and

  • (c) do all things necessary to provide a full and proper inquiry.

• Marginal note:Determination and reasons

  (3) After making the inquiry, the Supervising Mining Recorder must determine which claim was staked first and must provide the parties and the Mining Recorder with written reasons for the determination.