Identification_Information:

    Citation:

      Citation_Information:

        Originator: Alberta Energy Regulator

        Originator: Alberta Geological Survey

        Originator: Birnie, C.

        Publication_Date: 2025

        Title: Selected Producers, Past Producers, and Exploration Projects of Alberta (tabular data, tab-delimited format)

        Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data

        Series_Information:

          Series_Name: Digital Data

          Issue_Identification: DIG 2025-0010

        Publication_Information:

          Publication_Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

          Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey

        Online_Linkage: https://ags.aer.ca/publications/all-publications/dig-2025-0010

    Description:

      Abstract: This digital data release contains a targeted subset of mineral occurrences from the Mineral Occurrences of Alberta dataset (AGS Digital Data 2025-0009), focusing on selected producers, past producers, and exploration projects deemed significant in scope and development. These occurrences are chosen for their current or historical ore-grade extraction, or advanced stage mineral exploration. Producers are defined as active sites extracting ore-grade material—such as mines, quarries, solution wells, plants, and industrial pits. Past producers refer to sites where ore-grade material has historically been extracted. Featured exploration projects are those with advanced development, active mineral agreements, and substantial geological data. Projects were updated in early 2025 through permit verification and company research, ensuring accuracy and relevance. The selection was made to support high-level visualization on the Minerals of Alberta map, with a tabulated overview provided for reference. All listed occurrences remain part of the comprehensive provincial dataset, which offers additional context and technical details. Mineral occurrences are compiled from a variety of sources including government reports, government data, mineral assessment reports, and technical industry reports.

This work was completed under the Mineral Grant provided by the Government of Alberta on June 22, 2021.

      Purpose: To highlight current producers, past producers, and exploration projects deemed significant in scope and development for the Minerals of Alberta Map.

      Supplemental_Information:

    Time_Period_of_Content:

      Time Period Information:

        Single Date/Time:

          Calendar_Date: 2025

    Currentness_Reference: compilation date

  Status:

    Progress: Complete

    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

  Spatial Domain:

    Bounding Coordinates:

      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -120

      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -110

      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 60

      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 49

  Keywords:

    Theme:

      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

      Theme_Keyword: ammolite

      Theme_Keyword: bentonite

      Theme_Keyword: bromine

      Theme_Keyword: building stone

      Theme_Keyword: calcium

      Theme_Keyword: coal

      Theme_Keyword: cobalt

      Theme_Keyword: copper

      Theme_Keyword: diamonds

      Theme_Keyword: dolomite

      Theme_Keyword: exploration

      Theme_Keyword: geology

      Theme_Keyword: gold

      Theme_Keyword: gypsum

      Theme_Keyword: humalite

      Theme_Keyword: industrial minerals

      Theme_Keyword: iodine

      Theme_Keyword: iron

      Theme_Keyword: lead

      Theme_Keyword: limestone

      Theme_Keyword: lithium

      Theme_Keyword: magnesium

      Theme_Keyword: magnetite

      Theme_Keyword: metallic minerals

      Theme_Keyword: mineral exploration

      Theme_Keyword: minerals

      Theme_Keyword: mines

      Theme_Keyword: molybdenum

      Theme_Keyword: nickel

      Theme_Keyword: peat

      Theme_Keyword: phosphate

      Theme_Keyword: potash

      Theme_Keyword: rare earth elements

      Theme_Keyword: salt

      Theme_Keyword: silica sand

      Theme_Keyword: silver

      Theme_Keyword: thorium

      Theme_Keyword: titanium

      Theme_Keyword: uranium

      Theme_Keyword: zinc

      Theme_Keyword: zirconium

    Place:

      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

      Place_Keyword: alberta

      Place_Keyword: canada

  Access_Constraints: Public

  Use_Constraints: Acknowledgement of the Alberta Energy Regulator / Alberta Geological Survey as the originator/source of this information is required as described in the Open Government License - Alberta.

  Point_of_Contact:

    Contact_Information:

      Contact_Organization_Primary:

        Contact_Organization: Alberta Geological Survey

        Contact_Person: AGS Information Manager

      Contact_Position: AGS Information Manager

      Contact_Address:

        Address_Type: mailing and physical

        Address: Alberta Energy Regulator

        Address: 2nd Floor, Twin Atria Building

        Address: 4999-98 Avenue NW

        City: Edmonton

        State_or_Province: Alberta

        Postal_Code: T6B 2X3

        Country: Canada

      Contact_Voice_Telephone: (780) 638-4491

      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (780) 422-1459

      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: AGS-Info@aer.ca

      Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  Cross_Reference:

    Citation_Information:

      Originator: Alberta Energy Regulator

      Originator: Alberta Geological Survey

      Publication_Date: 202511

      Title: Minerals of Alberta Map

      Edition: v.2

      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

      Series_Information:

        Series_Name: Map

        Issue_Identification: MAP 655

      Publication_Information:

        Publication_Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

        Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey

      Other_Citation_Details: 1:1250000 ISBN: 978-1-4601-5732-9

  Cross_Reference:

    Citation_Information:

      Originator: Alberta Energy Regulator

      Originator: Alberta Geological Survey

      Originator: Morley, E.C.

      Originator: Birnie, C.

      Originator: Meek, D.M.

      Publication_Date: 202511

      Title: Mineral Occurrences of Alberta (tabular data, tab-delimited format)

      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data

      Series_Information:

        Series_Name: Digital Data

        Issue_Identification: DIG 2025-0009

      Publication_Information:

        Publication_Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

        Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey

      Online_Linkage: https://ags.aer.ca

Data_Quality_Information:

  Attribute_Accuracy:

    Attribute_Accuracy_Report: Most attributes (e.g., company, commodity, mine type, resources, references) for this dataset were extracted from government data and reports, technical industry reports, academic papers, and mineral assessment reports. As such, no systematic independent verification took place to confirm the accuracy of these attributes. Because of the limited data about the genesis of most metallic occurrences in the province, the deposit type classification used was largely based on metal association and host rock of the occurrence. Efforts were made to relate every mineral occurrence to a deposit type; however, errors may have occurred due to insufficient data, particularly with metallic minerals.

  Logical_Consistency_Report: The data was checked for spatial uniqueness. Despite being compiled from different sources, the attribute data for each selected occurrence (producer, past producer, or exploration project) were verified and each field was filled with non-null values where possible. Because of the limited data about the genesis of most metallic occurrences in the province, the deposit type classification used was largely based on metal association and host rock of the occurrence.

  Completeness_Report: The occurrences for this work were chosen from a more comprehensive mineral occurrences dataset and do not reflect every occurrence in the province. Most producers were extracted from government data; however, some commodity types could not be found in government data (e.g., ammolite) and other publications were used to complete the list of producers. The selection of past producers may not be complete as older past producers may not have been recorded in government reports or data. The selection of exploration projects is not comprehensive, as AGS staff conducted a subjective assessment of projects that have a higher level of exploration and development, with an active mineral agreement.

References for each project are cited in the table in an abbreviated format. The full reference for each citation is included with this publication in a separate file.

  Positional_Accuracy:

    Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

   Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Location information of mineral occurrences for this work was derived from a multitude of sources, including government data, technical industry reports, mineral assessment reports, and academic papers. As such, the horizontal positional accuracy varies greatly depending on the original source of the data. Users are encouraged to review the source reference(s) for each occurrence to assess positional accuracy. Additionally, each occurrence may represent multiple sample locations, drillholes, open pits, etc. The producer and past producer locations represent the approximate centroid of the quarry or mine. Past producer locations were derived from historical datasets that were found to be up to 1000 m away from the true location. Some of these locations were corrected but accuracy/true location for others was unknown. Therefore, the estimated accuracy of these point locations is +/- 1000 metres.

    Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

   Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: This dataset does not include attributes measured or described in the vertical dimension.

  Lineage:

    Source_Information:

      Source_Citation:

        Citation_Information:

          Originator: Alberta Energy Regulator

          Originator: Alberta Geological Survey

          Originator: Morley, E.C.

          Originator: Birnie, C.

          Originator: Meek, D.M.

          Publication_Date: 202511

          Title: Mineral Occurrences of Alberta (tabular data, tab-delimited format)

          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data

          Series_Information:

            Series_Name: Digital Data

            Issue_Identification: DIG 2025-0009

          Publication_Information:

            Publication_Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

            Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey

          Online_Linkage: N:\InfoStore\Publications\DIG\ZIP\DIG_2025_0009.zip

   Source_Scale_Denominator:

   Type_of_Source_Media: online

        Source Time Period of Content:

          Time Period Information:

            Single Date/Time:

       Calendar_Date: 202511

     Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

     Source_Citation_Abbreviation: DIG 2025-0009

     Source_Contribution: Mineral occurrences with current or historical production, or advanced stage mineral exploration projects.

    Process_Step:

   Process_Description: An updated Alberta mineral occurrences dataset (AGS Digital Data 2025-0009) was used to generate a subset of occurrences, selected for their current or historical ore-grade extraction, or advanced stage mineral exploration and deemed significant in scope and development. For details on the creation of the source dataset, see AGS Digital Data 2025-0009.

   Process_Date: 2025

  Data_Quality_Information:

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Entity_and_Attribute_Information: Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: DIG 2025-0010

Entity_Type_Definition:This digital data release contains a targeted subset of mineral occurrences from the Mineral Occurrences of Alberta dataset (AGS Digital Data 2025-0009), focusing on selected producers, past producers, and exploration projects deemed significant in scope and development. These occurrences are chosen for their current or historical ore-grade extraction, or advanced stage mineral exploration.

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Map_label

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Label on the Minerals of Alberta Map (AGS Map 655).

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Name

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Name of the occurrence, exploration property, mineral deposit, past producer, or producer.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Long_NAD83

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Longitude, NAD83 datum, decimal degrees east.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Lat_NAD83

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Latitude, NAD83 datum, decimal degrees north.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Location

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Location description of producer, past producer, or exploration project.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Company

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Company that currently owns the producer or past producer, or holds the mineral agreement.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Commodity

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Primary commodity of occurrence.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Dep_type

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Mineral deposit type.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Dev_stage

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Development stage of mineral occurrence: prospect, project with resource estimate, past producer, or producer.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Mine_type

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Type of mine or mineral extraction facility.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Resources

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Note on known mineral resource estimate for mineral occurrence.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Short_ref

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Abbreviated reference citation for the primary source(s) or reference(s) used to create the dataset. The full reference for each citation is included with this publication in a separate file.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Publisher

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological Survey

Attribute_Definition: Organization that published the dataset.

  Distribution_Information:

    Distributor:

      Contact_Information:

        Contact_Organization_Primary:

          Contact_Organization: Alberta Geological Survey

          Contact_Person: AGS Information Manager

        Contact_Position: AGS Information Manager

        Contact_Address:

          Address_Type: mailing and physical

          Address: Alberta Energy Regulator

          Address: 2nd Floor, Twin Atria Building

          Address: 4999-98 Avenue NW

          City: Edmonton

          State_or_Province: Alberta

          Postal_Code: T6B 2X3

          Country: Canada

        Contact_Voice_Telephone: (780) 638-4491

        Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (780) 422-1459

        Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: AGS-Info@aer.ca

        Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Distribution_Liability: The Alberta Energy Regulator / Alberta Geological Survey (AER/AGS) licenses this information under the Open Government License - Alberta. Any references to proprietary software in our documentation, and/or any use of proprietary data formats in our releases, do not constitute endorsement by the AER/AGS of any manufacturer's product.

  Metadata_Reference_Information:

    Metadata_Date: 20251114

    Metadata_Contact:

      Contact_Information:

        Contact_Organization_Primary:

          Contact_Organization: Alberta Geological Survey

          Contact_Person: AGS Information Manager

        Contact_Position: AGS Information Manager

        Contact_Address:

          Address_Type: mailing and physical

          Address: Alberta Energy Regulator

          Address: 2nd Floor, Twin Atria Building

          Address: 4999-98 Avenue NW

          City: Edmonton

          State_or_Province: Alberta

          Postal_Code: T6B 2X3

          Country: Canada

        Contact_Voice_Telephone: (780) 638-4491

        Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (780) 422-1459

        Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: AGS-Info@aer.ca

        Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

    Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

    Metadata_Time_Convention: local time

    Metadata_Access_Constraints: none

    Metadata_Use_Constraints: none