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 2025-0010Entity_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 SurveyAttribute:Attribute_Label: Map_labelAttribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_Definition: Label on the Minerals of Alberta Map (AGS Map 655).Attribute:Attribute_Label: NameAttribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_Definition: Name of the occurrence, exploration property, mineral deposit, past producer, or producer.Attribute:Attribute_Label: Long_NAD83Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_Definition: Longitude, NAD83 datum, decimal degrees east.Attribute:Attribute_Label: Lat_NAD83Attribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_Definition: Latitude, NAD83 datum, decimal degrees north.Attribute:Attribute_Label: LocationAttribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_Definition: Location description of producer, past producer, or exploration project.Attribute:Attribute_Label: CompanyAttribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_Definition: Company that currently owns the producer or past producer, or holds the mineral agreement.Attribute:Attribute_Label: CommodityAttribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_Definition: Primary commodity of occurrence.Attribute:Attribute_Label: Dep_typeAttribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_Definition: Mineral deposit type.Attribute:Attribute_Label: Dev_stageAttribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_Definition: Development stage of mineral occurrence: prospect, project with resource estimate, past producer, or producer.Attribute:Attribute_Label: Mine_typeAttribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_Definition: Type of mine or mineral extraction facility.Attribute:Attribute_Label: ResourcesAttribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_Definition: Note on known mineral resource estimate for mineral occurrence.Attribute:Attribute_Label: Short_refAttribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_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: PublisherAttribute_Definition_Source: Alberta Geological SurveyAttribute_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.

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