Energy and Mines 10, 20, 30
ENMI10A
Module 10A: Natural Resource Exploration Planning (Core)
Outcome
Investigate the
processes involved in
planning for exploration
of natural resources in
Saskatchewan.
Indicators
| (a) | Investigate the differences in permits (e.g., environmental, exploration and seismic), land permission, First Nations and Métis consultation and accommodations and not disturbing historic land (e.g., former settlements) that are required to explore for different natural resources (e.g., coal, potash, petroleum and uranium). |
| (b) | Explore the impact of duty to consult on both Indigenous peoples and resource industry stakeholders. |
| (c) | Identify the government acts (e.g., Mineral Resources Act) and regulations (e.g., the Mineral Tenure Registry and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulations) that govern the exploration for natural resources. |
| (d) | Explain the distinction between mineral, surface and access rights for landowners. |
| (e) | Investigate land rights, land acquisition, landowner consent and engagement with communities as important parts of exploration. |
| (f) | Identify potential outcomes of natural resource exploration including the impact on the environment (e.g., land, vegetation and water), conservation and sustainability. |
| (g) | Discuss the reasons mining companies conduct feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments and engage landowners during the pre-mining process. |
| (h) | Describe the three main methods of oil/gas exploration. |
| (i) | Explore the similarities and differences in the methods of exploration for oil and gas and mineral deposits. |
| (j) | Analyze the difference in timelines of the general development processes of an oil and gas well and a mine. |
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