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Mining Resources

National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects

NI 43-101 was designed to improve the accuracy and integrity of the information mining companies and provides specific guidelines for disclosure of mining projects. NI 43-101 governs a public mining company's public disclosure of scientific and technical information about its mineral projects.

Changes to National Instrument 43-101: Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects became effective December 30, 2005.

See Notice of Ministerial Approval published on December 23, 2005 for implementation information. A summary of the changes, the list of commenters, and a summary of the comments and our responses can be found in the CSA Notice filed on October 7, 2005.

Below are specific links to the Instrument, Form and Companion Policy

  • Technical Report: NI 43-101F1 describes the contents required in the technical report.
  • Companion Policy to 43-101CP - Standards Of Disclosure For Mineral Projects. Guidance and interpretation to help apply the requirements of NI43-101.
CIM Definition Standards as well as various Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Best Practice Guidelines referenced in the Instrument are listed below.

Mineral Project Disclosure Standards: Understanding NI 43-101 in PDF
Seminar Handout - NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects in PDF
National Instrument 43-101: Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects - An Essential One-Day Seminar For The Mining Industry – Friday, March 2, 2007
National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Project
CSA Staff Notice 43-306 - Technical Reports Filed for Prospectus Offerings
CIM Definition Standards On Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (Adopted by CIM Council on December 11, 2005)
Standards and Guidelines for Valuation of Mineral Properties - (February 2003)
Exploration Best Practice Guidelines - (August 20, 2000)
Guidelines for the Reporting of Diamond Exploration Results - (March 9, 2003)
Estimation of Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves Best Practice Guidelines - (November 23, 2003)
Standardized Coal Resources/Reserve Reporting System for Canada - Geological Survey of Canada GSC Paper 88-21

Inquiries about National Instrument 43-101

If you have any questions about the National Instrument 43-101, please contact the OSC Contact Centre at:

Telephone: 416-593-8314 or Toll-Free throughout Canada at 1-877-785-1555
Email: inquiries@osc.gov.on.ca
Mail: 20 Queen Street West
Suite 1900
Toronto, Ontario
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