Manitoba minerals are shaping our world.

Myth: Indigenous communities aren’t consulted when a mining project begins.

Truth: Manitoba mining involves early and ongoing engagement with leaders, elders, and community members throughout the entire process, from planning to site reclamation.

Myth: Mineral exploration ruins large areas of Manitoba land.

Truth: Exploration activities are localized, low-impact, and approved through a comprehensive permitting process. Drill pad sites are a modest size and will naturally return to their original state.

Myth: Mining jobs are dead-end, menial, and high-risk.

Truth: Modern mining provides rewarding and challenging careers and a clean workplace and environment. Manitoba mines operate under a strong, team-oriented safe work culture, and under the protection of Canada’s foremost safety regulations.

Myth: Mines that shut down are left to decay.

Truth: Manitoba’s modern mining operations begin with the end in mind: companies must show a detailed plan and financial means for site reclamation even before receiving approval for construction, and each mine’s closure plans must be updated every five years.