Abandoned Mines Information System descriptionAMIS description

Introduction

The Abandoned Mines Information System (AMIS) database contains information on known abandoned mine sites and mine hazard features on both Crown and privately held lands within Ontario. Sites that are abandoned, may be in production or covered by a closure plan are in AMIS. These sites fall under the Mining Act, Aggregate Resources Act and Federal jurisdictions.

Access our data

• Access the AMIS database through the GeologyOntario search engine. Keywords can include the abandoned mine ID, mine name, jurisdiction, and geographic area (NTS, township).
• Download AMIS from the GeologyOntario hub site. It is available in two formats:
• a spreadsheet (Microsoft^® xls) format
• a geospatial GIS (ESRI^® geodatabase) format
• Download site and feature data in kml format on the OGSEarth page. Database information and metadata is found within the download package.
• View AMIS sites on ArcGIS online.
• View AMIS features on ArcGIS online.

Please be aware of the following regarding our AMIS data:

The information herein is provided by the ministry free of charge and for information purposes only. All information is provided “as is” without warranties or conditions of any kind either expressed or implied. In providing the AMIS database information, the ministry and the Government of Ontario accept no liability and make no warranty or any representation regarding the use, accuracy, applicability, completeness, performance, availability, security or reliability of the information, through field measurements or otherwise. It is the sole responsibility of the person choosing to receive and use this information to verify the accuracy of any information obtained from this data package.

The reader is warned to undertake his or her own independent investigation to validate this information. Reports provided within are not compliant with CSA standards.

The maps and/or coordinates provided are not intended for navigational, survey, or land title determination purposes. Maps included may not show unregistered land tenure and interests in land including certain patents, leases, easements, rights of way, flooding rights, licences, or other forms of disposition of rights and interest from the Crown. Land tenure and land uses that restrict or prohibit free entry to stake mining claims may not be illustrated.

Ministry Contact Information

Mine Rehabilitation Group
Email: Minerehab@ontario.ca

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