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MINERAL ACT [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Oil Drilling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- exploratory drilling
1, record 1, English, exploratory%20drilling
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- exploration drilling 2, record 1, English, exploration%20drilling
correct
- exploratory boring 3, record 1, English, exploratory%20boring
- exploration boring 4, record 1, English, exploration%20boring
- test boring 5, record 1, English, test%20boring
- testing drilling 6, record 1, English, testing%20drilling
- exploratory well drilling 7, record 1, English, exploratory%20well%20drilling
- test drilling 8, record 1, English, test%20drilling
- test drill 9, record 1, English, test%20drill
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The putting down of boreholes from the surface or from underground workings, to seek and locate coal or mineral deposits and to establish geological structure. 10, record 1, English, - exploratory%20drilling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best information on the character of sub-surface formations is obtained by exploratory drilling for accurate samples from which a common well log can be prepared. 11, record 1, English, - exploratory%20drilling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Among other things, the MMPR [Mines and Mining Plants Regulation, under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act] will be amended to clarify that employers must notify an inspector before a test drill is operated at the surface of a mine to prove mineral bearing substances, rock, earth, clay, sand or gravel. 9, record 1, English, - exploratory%20drilling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage miniers
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sondage de recherche
1, record 1, French, sondage%20de%20recherche
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sondage d'exploration 2, record 1, French, sondage%20d%27exploration
correct, masculine noun
- forage d'exploration 3, record 1, French, forage%20d%27exploration
correct, masculine noun
- forage exploratoire 4, record 1, French, forage%20exploratoire
correct, masculine noun
- forage de recherche 5, record 1, French, forage%20de%20recherche
correct, masculine noun
- sondage 6, record 1, French, sondage
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les forages exploratoires donnent les meilleurs renseignements sur la nature des formations souterraines; ils permettent d'obtenir des échantillons représentatifs à partir desquels on peut préparer le carottage du puits. 7, record 1, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La Consolidated Vauze Mines Limited a fait d'importants sondages d'exploration à partir d'étages récemment mis en valeur sur sa propriété minéralisée en cuivre-zinc située au nord de Noranda. 8, record 1, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les données sur le forage d'exploration et de mise en valeur sont regroupées dans le Relevé fédéral-provincial de façon à établir une comparaison juste avec les deux autres ensembles de données statistiques. Le forage de mise en valeur au chantier (surtout souterrain) vise principalement à délimiter des réserves de remplacement dans les mines productrices. [...] Forage d'exploration. En 1996, on a foré au Canada 3 193 617 mètres (m) à partir de la surface à des fins d'exploration [...] 9, record 1, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Forage d'exploration par percussion. 10, record 1, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sondeo y perforación (Minas)
- Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
- Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- perforación de exploración
1, record 1, Spanish, perforaci%C3%B3n%20de%20exploraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- sondeo de reconocimiento 2, record 1, Spanish, sondeo%20de%20reconocimiento
correct, masculine noun
- sondeo de exploración 2, record 1, Spanish, sondeo%20de%20exploraci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- perforación de reconocimiento 3, record 1, Spanish, perforaci%C3%B3n%20de%20reconocimiento
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sondeo. Taladro o pozo de pequeño diámetro que se hacen para reconocer el terreno (sondeos de reconocimiento o de exploración); para beneficiar minerales al estado líquido o gaseoso, como, por ejemplo, el petróleo y el gas natural [...] 2, record 1, Spanish, - perforaci%C3%B3n%20de%20exploraci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acid catalyst
1, record 2, English, acid%20catalyst
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acid catalysts are employed in such diverse areas as Friedel-Crafts reactions(qv) and reactions in the presence of clays. The isomerization of n-butane over an aluminum halide-hydrogen catalyst takes place only in the presence of olefins. Friedel-Crafts catalysts, mineral acids... all act in a similar manner because of their essential acidity. In each case the active catalyst contains a proton; it is a Brönsted acid.... Catalytic activity of acid catalysts is correlated with surface acidity for different reactions. The Brönsted acidity is necessary for successful catalytic cracking, and the distribution of acid strengths is important. 2, record 2, English, - acid%20catalyst
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- catalyseur acide
1, record 2, French, catalyseur%20acide
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les réactions de catalyse acido-basique, l'une au moins des étapes est un transfert de proton du catalyseur au substrat S (catalyse acide) ou du substrat au catalyseur (catalyse basique). Le substrat intervient, de ce fait, soit comme base, soit comme acide, et la réaction implique donc un équilibre protolytique. 2, record 2, French, - catalyseur%20acide
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-07-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sulphidization
1, record 3, English, sulphidization
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sulfidization 2, record 3, English, sulfidization
correct
- sulphidisation 3, record 3, English, sulphidisation
correct
- sulphidizing 4, record 3, English, sulphidizing
correct
- sulfurization 5, record 3, English, sulfurization
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In conditioning a flotation pulp, addition of soluble alkaline sulfides in aqueous solution to produce a sulfide-metal layer on an oxidised ore surface. 6, record 3, English, - sulphidization
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soluble sulphides are often used as activators in the conditioning of oxidised sulphide surfaces. They can also act as depressants if added in excess.... The metal-sulphide layer at the oxidised mineral surface, so long as it can be sustained, is available for the attraction of xanthate and flotation of the particle bearing this sulphidised surface.... The durability of the sulphidization by the added S [valence of negative 2] ions is determined by its depth, and therefore by the rate of diffusion into the surface during conditioning. 7, record 3, English, - sulphidization
Record 3, Key term(s)
- sulfidisation
- sulphidising
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Génie chimique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sulfuration
1, record 3, French, sulfuration
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- sulfurisation 2, record 3, French, sulfurisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au cours du conditionnement d'une pulpe, ajout de sulfure alcalin soluble dans la solution, pour produire une couche de sulfure métallique sur la surface du minerai oxydé. 3, record 3, French, - sulfuration
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Activation des minéraux sulfurés oxydés. [...] Les minéraux oxydés de plomb, zinc et cuivre sont difficiles à flotter. [...] En général, on transforme la surface du minéral oxydé en sulfure par action du sulfure de sodium. Parfois, on nettoie les surfaces avant la sulfuration pour éviter de fortes consommations en sulfure de sodium. Après sulfuration, les thiosels comme les xanthates ont une action collectrice satisfaisante. 4, record 3, French, - sulfuration
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-05-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mining Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Resource Development 1, record 4, English, Alberta%20Resource%20Development
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The new generic royalty regime is administered by Alberta Resource Development under the Mines and Mineral Act. 1, record 4, English, - Alberta%20Resource%20Development
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In the Government of Alberta reorganization of 2001, Alberta Resource Development core business was realigned to other ministries. 2, record 4, English, - Alberta%20Resource%20Development
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Exploitation minière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Resource Development 1, record 4, French, Alberta%20Resource%20Development
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nouveau régime de redevances est administré par l'Alberta Resource Development en vertu de la Mines and Minerals Act. 1, record 4, French, - Alberta%20Resource%20Development
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lors de la réorganisation du gouvernement de l'Alberta en 2001, les activités de l'Alberta Resource Development ont été dirigées vers d'autres ministères. 2, record 4, French, - Alberta%20Resource%20Development
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2003-12-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Environmental Management
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Land Administration Department 1, record 5, English, Land%20Administration%20Department
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CNSC staff further explained that INAC [Indian and Northern Affairs Canada]--through its Land Administration Department and under the Territorial Lands Act, Canada Mining Regulations and Territorial Land Use Regulations--controls the subsurface mineral rights. 1, record 5, English, - Land%20Administration%20Department
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Gestion environnementale
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- service d'administration des terres
1, record 5, French, service%20d%27administration%20des%20terres
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le personnel de la CCSN a de plus expliqué que le MAINC [Ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien], par l'entremise de son service d'administration des terres et conformément à la Loi sur les terres territoriales, au Règlement sur l'exploitation minière au Canada et au Règlement sur l'utilisation des terres territoriales, contrôle les droits d'exploitation du sous-sol. 1, record 5, French, - service%20d%27administration%20des%20terres
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2003-12-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- surface mineral exploration 1, record 6, English, surface%20mineral%20exploration
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CRI [COGEMA Resources Inc. ], in its application, submits that the activities currently being carried out on the project, and for the foreseeable future, are strictly surface mineral exploration activities which are exempt from licensing under the new Nuclear Safety and Control Act(NSCA). 2, record 6, English, - surface%20mineral%20exploration
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- exploration au sol
1, record 6, French, exploration%20au%20sol
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans sa demande, CRI [COGEMA Resources Inc.] a soutenu que les activités actuelles et prévues à court terme à l'établissement de Kiggavik-Sissons se limitent aux activités d'exploration au sol, pour lesquelles un permis n'est pas exigé aux termes de la Loi sur la sûreté et la réglementation nucléaires (LSRN). 1, record 6, French, - exploration%20au%20sol
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2003-12-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mining Rights and Concessions
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- subsurface mineral rights
1, record 7, English, subsurface%20mineral%20rights
plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CNSC staff further explained that INAC [Indian and Northern Affairs Canada]--through its Land Administration Department and under the Territorial Lands Act, Canada Mining Regulations and Territorial Land Use Regulations--controls the subsurface mineral rights. 1, record 7, English, - subsurface%20mineral%20rights
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Droit minier
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- droits d'exploitation du sous-sol
1, record 7, French, droits%20d%27exploitation%20du%20sous%2Dsol
masculine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le personnel de la CCSN a de plus expliqué que le MAINC [Ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien], par l'entremise de son service d'administration des terres et conformément à la Loi sur les terres territoriales, au Règlement sur l'exploitation minière au Canada et au Règlement sur l'utilisation des terres territoriales, contrôle les droits d'exploitation du sous-sol. 1, record 7, French, - droits%20d%27exploitation%20du%20sous%2Dsol
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mineral mine
1, record 8, English, mineral%20mine
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- minerals mine 2, record 8, English, minerals%20mine
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thresholds for reviewable projects under the Environmental Assessment Act are : 1. Coal Mines : Any new mine with 100, 000 tonnes of clean and/or raw coal production/year.... 2. Mineral Mine : Any new mine with 25, 000 tonnes of mineral ore production/year... 1, record 8, English, - mineral%20mine
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mineral: a naturally occurring substance (as diamond or quartz) that results from processes other than those of plants and animals; a naturally occurring substance (as ore, petroleum, natural gas, or water) obtained usually from the ground for human use. 3, record 8, English, - mineral%20mine
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mine de minerais
1, record 8, French, mine%20de%20minerais
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Travaux d'extraction au fond dans les mines de minerais renfermant des arseno-pyrites aurifères. 1, record 8, French, - mine%20de%20minerais
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-02-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial and Territorial Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Mineral Exploration Incentive Program Regulation
1, record 9, English, Mineral%20Exploration%20Incentive%20Program%20Regulation
correct, Manitoba
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pursuant to The Mineral Exploration Incentive Program Act. 1, record 9, English, - Mineral%20Exploration%20Incentive%20Program%20Regulation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements provinciaux et territoriaux canadiens
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Règlement sur le Programme d'encouragement à l'exploration minière
1, record 9, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20le%20Programme%20d%27encouragement%20%C3%A0%20l%27exploration%20mini%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, Manitoba
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu de la Loi sur l'exploration minière. 1, record 9, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20le%20Programme%20d%27encouragement%20%C3%A0%20l%27exploration%20mini%C3%A8re
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-05-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Law of the Sea
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- waters of Canadian interest 1, record 10, English, waters%20of%20Canadian%20interest
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Includes : waters over which Canada claims jurisdiction, such as inland waters, internal waters and the territorial sea; waters where Canada licenses or otherwise exercises control over activities, such as offshore mineral exploration and fishing, including those waters outside the territorial sea covered by the Territorial Sea and Fishing Zones Act, the Oil and Gas Production and Conservation Act, and the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act; waters where by international agreement, Canada has some jurisdiction or responsibility, including waters covered by the Canada-US Joint Plan, the Canada-Denmark Agreement for Co-operation relating to the Marine Environment; and waters where the federal government instructs agencies to exercise control and/or conduct operations. 1, record 10, English, - waters%20of%20Canadian%20interest
Record 10, Key term(s)
- water of Canadian interest
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Droit de la mer
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- eaux d'intérêt canadien
1, record 10, French, eaux%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20canadien
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sont comprises dans ces eaux : les eaux sur lesquelles le Canada a une juridiction, telles les eaux intérieures, les eaux côtières et la mer territoriale; les eaux pour lesquelles le Canada délivre des licences ou assure un contrôle des activités, notamment l'exploration minière au large et la pêche hauturière, y compris les eaux se trouvant en dehors de la mer territoriale prévue dans la Loi sur la mer territoriale; les eaux pour lesquelles, en vertu d'un accord international, le Canada possède une juridiction ou responsabilité, y compris les eaux visées par le Plan commun Canada-États-Unis et l'Accord de coopération Canada-Danemark pour la coopération relative au milieu marin; les eaux dans lesquelles le gouvernement fédéral ordonne à des organismes d'assurer un contrôle ou de diriger des opérations. 1, record 10, French, - eaux%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20canadien
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Plan d'urgence de la GCC [Garde côtière canadienne] en cas de déversements en milieu marin. 1, record 10, French, - eaux%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt%20canadien
Record 10, Key term(s)
- eau d'intérêt canadien
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-10-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mining Rights and Concessions
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- full claim
1, record 11, English, full%20claim
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In this Act,... any mineral claim of the full size. 1, record 11, English, - full%20claim
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Droit minier
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- claim entier
1, record 11, French, claim%20entier
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Les définitions qui suivent s'appliquent à la présente loi. [...] claim minier dans toute son étendue. 1, record 11, French, - claim%20entier
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-02-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Nurseries (Farming)
- Planting Techniques (Farming)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cold hardening
1, record 12, English, cold%20hardening
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- frost hardening 2, record 12, English, frost%20hardening
correct
- freeze hardening 2, record 12, English, freeze%20hardening
correct
- cold acclimation 2, record 12, English, cold%20acclimation
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act or process whereby plants, especially nursery stock, are rendered better able to withstand low temperature. The development of increased tolerance to freezing is controlled mainly by photoperiod and temperature..., and possibly mineral nutrition.... 2, record 12, English, - cold%20hardening
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pépinières
- Techniques de plantation
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- endurcissement au froid
1, record 12, French, endurcissement%20au%20froid
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- acclimatation au froid 2, record 12, French, acclimatation%20au%20froid
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par exemple, avec une réduction de la température durant un mois, on obtient alors pour l'épinette noire un endurcissement au froid par rapport à des semis non traités. 3, record 12, French, - endurcissement%20au%20froid
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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