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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (NL)
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grant_card_status|open

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Financial support of up to $225,000 per project for mineral exploration and/or mining.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

The Junior Exploration Assistance Program offers a structured framework of financing modalities designed to support mineral exploration projects through strategic rebates. These modalities aim to accommodate various project needs within Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Funding is allocated in the form of rebates for eligible exploration activities.
  • Rebates cover 40 – 75% of approved exploration costs, with a cap of $150,000 per project in Newfoundland and $225,000 in Labrador.
  • Funding is distributed in the following order: Critical Mineral Assistance (CMA), Provincial Critical Mineral Assistance (PCMA), and Provincial Grant funds.
  • Rebate amounts are subject to pro-rata adjustments if the program is oversubscribed.
  • Final rebate payments are contingent upon the submission of a satisfactory final report and supporting documentation.

grant_single_labels|projects

The Junior Exploration Assistance Program supports activities aimed at increasing the mineral inventory and advancing mineral exploration within Newfoundland and Labrador. Eligible projects involve exploring and defining new mineral districts, prospects, and deposits.
  • Exploration of new mineral districts in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Discovery and documentation of new mineral occurrences and prospects.
  • Advancing mineral discoveries to define NI 43-101 compliant resources.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 225,000

Surface and underground bulk sampling for nickel exploration in St John's

$ 195,000

Geophysical surveys and borehole surveying at a mineral exploration site

$ 225,000

Drilling and geological mapping of an undeveloped mineral site near Thunder Bay

$ 155,000

Till and soil sampling to identify mineral prospects

$ 225,000

Surface and underground bulk hard rock sampling in a potential gold mine near Sudbury

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the company's engagement in mineral exploration and compliance with provincial regulations.
  • The company must be primarily engaged in mineral exploration.
  • The company can be in receipt of direct and/or indirect revenues from mineral/mining operations.
  • Exploration activities conducted on Mining Leases with active operations are ineligible.
  • The company must be registered with the Provincial Registry of Companies and in good standing.
  • The company must have a Supplier Number from the Department of Finance, Financial Systems Control Division.
  • The company must hold the mineral rights to the lands on which the exploration is to be conducted or have a registered agreement with the holder of the mineral rights on file with the Mineral Lands Division.
  • The company must have received Exploration Approval or a Letter of Acceptance from the Mineral Lands Division before the start of exploration activities.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

This grant targets companies or industries primarily engaged in mineral exploration and mining in Newfoundland and Labrador. Eligible organizations must meet specific criteria regarding their activities and registration status.
  • Companies involved in mineral exploration or mining operations.
  • Applicants can be receiving direct or indirect revenues from mineral/mining operations.
  • Companies must be registered to conduct business in Newfoundland and Labrador and be "In Good Standing" with the Provincial Registry of Companies.
  • Companies must hold mineral rights or have registered agreements with mineral rights holders.
  • Applicants need to have received Exploration Approval or a Letter of Acceptance from the Mineral Lands Division, if applicable.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

This grant excludes certain companies based on their main activities or specific conditions related to their operational base. The restrictions ensure that assistance is provided primarily to companies focused on exploration rather than operational mining activities.
  • Companies conducting exploration activities on mining leases with active operations.
  • Companies not in good standing with the Provincial Registry of Companies.
  • Projects that generate revenue from bulk samples collected.
  • Projects that fail to notify the exact program start date within the specified notice period.
  • Companies, projects, or members that derive financial advantage through political positions in the Senate, House of Commons, or House of Assembly.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The Junior Exploration Assistance (JEA) grant supports mineral exploration initiatives in Newfoundland and Labrador. It focuses on exploration activities that directly contribute to the discovery and development of mineral resources in the province.
  • Qualified Person services for project field supervision and/or completion of eligible exploration activities and final report writing.
  • Surface drilling, underground core drilling, and other drilling activities including associated labor and core sampling.
  • Borehole surveys such as electromagnetic, radiometric, and televiewer, conducted by contractors or in-house personnel.
  • Surface and underground bulk hard rock sampling without revenue generation from collected samples.
  • Property-scale prospecting, geological mapping, bio-geochemical sampling, soil, till, and lake sediment sampling, and trenching.
  • Ground geophysical surveys aimed at mineral discovery.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The Junior Exploration Assistance Program specifically supports projects within Newfoundland and Labrador. This regional focus aims to bolster the province's mineral exploration activities and enhance its attractiveness as a top-tier exploration destination.
  • Projects on the island of Newfoundland.
  • Projects based in Labrador.

grant_single_labels|criteria

JEA grants are evaluated based on exploration activities supporting mineral discoveries. Eligibility includes companies engaged in mineral exploration or mining to enhance competitiveness in exploration.
  • Exploration activities supporting mineral discoveries
  • Engagement in mineral exploration or mining
  • Enhancing competitiveness in exploration

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • The total funding available through JEA is $3.9 million for 2024, with separate allocations for different types of exploration projects.
  • Rebates can cover 40-75% of approved exploration costs, depending on the project location and eligibility, with $150,000 maximum per project on Newfoundland and $225,000 for Labrador.
  • If oversubscribed, rebates will be prorated among eligible projects based on actual expenditures.
  • Critical mineral projects can receive funding from CMA and/or PCMA before accessing the provincial grant funds.
  • A timely submission of the Letter of Intent is crucial, as only the first received will be considered and additional submissions will follow once first preferences are funded.
  • Final payment of rebates is contingent upon submission of a satisfactory final report adhering to the program guidelines.

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MineralIncentive@gov.nl.ca

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