April 22, 2014
Contributing to a Vibrant Economy through Natural Resource Development
Updated Geoscience Atlas Promotes Province’s Mineral Potential
To support increased mineral exploration activity in Newfoundland and Labrador, the Provincial Government has updated its online Geoscience Atlas, an interactive mapping resource.
“With an average of more than 20,000 users and over 250,000 online visits by national and international stakeholders each year, the web-based Geoscience Atlas is a leading source of information for the mineral exploration industry. The provision of online geoscience enables companies anywhere in the world at any time of day to access the province’s public geoscience information, and identify prospective areas for exploration. This enhances Newfoundland and Labrador’s ability to compete in the international mineral sector.”
- The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources
The Geoscience Atlas contains information on decades of investment by the Provincial Government in geological field studies covering the whole province. The latest version supports modern web browsers and mobile tablets. A newly-introduced feature is an interactive mapping application that allows investors to print custom geoscience maps, overlay multiple layers of data simultaneously, and download the most up to date information available.
The atlas is available at //geoatlas.gov.nl.ca/Default.htm.
The Provincial Government is committed to the long-term growth of the mining industry and responsible mineral exploration and development. With a continued investment in geoscience, Newfoundland and Labrador will ensure its place as a competitive mining jurisdiction.
QUICK FACTS
- The Provincial Government has updated its online Geoscience Atlas, an interactive mapping resource.
- The Geoscience Atlas contains information on decades of investment in field studies covering the whole province including bedrock and surficial geology, geochemistry and geophysics, mineral rights, claims, quarries, and aggregate resources.
- The project is a partnership initiative between the Department of Natural Resources, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and local design company Tamarack Geographic Technologies.
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Media contact:Diana Quinton
Director of Communications
Department of Natural Resources
709-729-5282, 631-8155
dianaquinton@gov.nl.ca
2014 04 22 1:15 p.m.