Directives: Using the Mining Lands Administration System

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## Directive 4: Claim management Manage a mining claim (submit notice of abandonment, transfer and more).[Download PDF](https://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mines/lands/directives/d4_claim_management_en.pdf) ## Directive 5.1: Submit report of work on mining lands Report work performed on mining lands. [Download PDF](https://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mines/lands/directives/d5_1_work_reporting_en.pdf) ## Directive 5.2: Submit report of work on Crown Land Report work performed on Crown Land. [Download PDF](https://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mines/lands/directives/d5_2_work_reporting_on_crown_land_en.pdf) ## Directive 5.3: Revise a report of work submission When and how to make changes to a submitted work report. [Download PDF](https://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mines/lands/directives/d5_3_wr_revise_report_of_work_submission_en.pdf) ## Directive 5.4: Submit pending distribution When and how to start and submit a pending distribution. [Download PDF](https://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mines/lands/directives/d5_4_work_reporting_submit_pending_distribution_en.pdf) ## Directive 5.5: Revise pending distribution When and how to make changes to a submitted pending distribution. [Download PDF](https://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mines/lands/directives/d5_5_work_reporting_revise_pending_distribution_en.pdf) ## Directive 5.6: Payment for new claims Make a payment on new mining claims. [Download PDF](https://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mines/lands/directives/d5_6_report_payment_in_place_en.pdf) ## Directive 5.7: Distribute approved credits Distribute assessment work credits to unpatented mining claims. [Download PDF](https://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mines/lands/directives/d5_7_distribute_approved_credits_en.pdf) ## Directive 5.8: Transfer conversion credit bank Transfer credits from the conversion bank for mining. [Download PDF](https://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mines/lands/directives/d5_8_work_reporting_transfer_conversion_en.pdf) ## Directive 5.9: Payment in place for converted claims Make a payment for converted mining claims. [Download PDF](https://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mines/lands/directives/d5_9_work_reporting_payment_in_place_converted_claims_en.pdf) ## Directive 6: Early exploration activities Register early exploration activities on mining lands. [Download PDF](https://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mines/lands/directives/d6_early_exploration_activities_en.pdf) ## Directive 7: Disposition Management Renew a lease on mining lands. [Download PDF](https://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mines/lands/directives/d7_submit_application_to_renew_en.pdf) ## Alternative format Alternative format If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact <energy@ontario.ca>. We will:  - acknowledge your request within 3 business days - provide you with the content within 15 business days ## Related - [Mining Act](/page/mining-act-resources) - [Mining Lands Administration System](/page/mining-lands-administration-system) <span class="small">Updated: January 16, 2026</span> <span class="small">Published: April 01, 2022</span> [](/page/ministry-energy-and-mines) ## Ministry of Energy and Mines Working to develop a safe, reliable and affordable energy supply across Ontario, and overseeing our mineral sector, providing geoscience information and supporting sustainable development. ## Questions or comments There are many ways to contact the Government of Ontario. [Contact us](/feedback/contact-us?id=553520&nid=533610) - [About Ontario](https://www.ontario.ca/page/about-ontario) - [Accessibility](https://www.ontario.ca/page/accessibility) - [Archives](https://www.archives.gov.on.ca/topic/archived-websites/#Archived-ontario.ca-pages) - [News](http://news.ontario.ca/newsroom/en) - [Privacy](https://www.ontario.ca/page/privacy-statement) - [Terms of use](https://www.ontario.ca/page/terms-use)

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