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Query
A megatype groups together reference types. Searching on a megatype is like searching on a group of types. For example, Assessment Reports, Prospector Reports, and Corporate Internal Files are grouped into the megatype Exploration Report. They can be retrieved by searching for the megatype Exploration Report.
The megatype selection list shows only the megatypes applicable to the current query. To see the megatypes applicable to the whole database, click on the "Reset query" button.
In the megatype selection list , a megatype may have a number (in parenthesis) indicating how many matching references are of that megatype. The various numbers form a big picture indicating how the matching references spread out among megatypes. For example, if you set the "Target of Exploration" selection to "Gold" and then click on "Submit query", the numbers will tell you which reference megatype has the most information on gold. Similarly, the numbers help to discover unexpected reference megatype which also has information on gold.
Note: Megatype selection is disabled if you have selected a type. To re-enable megatype selection, select {Any type} from the type selection list.
Types are reference categories based on the data source and the similarities or differences between references. One of the types is "Assessment Report INAC". It is for assessment reports submitted to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) by companies and individuals to describe exploration work done on their properties. Those reports are released to the public and archived by INAC after a period of confidentiality.
The type selection list shows only the types applicable to the current query. To see the types applicable to the whole database, click on the "Reset query" button.
In the type selection list, a type may have a number (in parenthesis) indicating how many matching references are of that type. The various numbers form a big picture indicating how the matching references spread out among reference types. For example, if you set the "Target of Exploration" selection to "Gold" and then click on "Submit query", the numbers will tell you which reference type has the most information on gold. Similarly, the numbers help to discover unexpected reference type which also has information on gold.
Note: Type selection is disabled if you have a megatype selected. To re-enable type selection, select {Any megatype} from the megatype selection list.
You can limit your search to a reference's publication year. For unpublished references such as exploration reports, the year refers to filing year, submission year, etc.
Enter a year (as a four-digit number) into both the left and right boxes. The matching references are those on or in between the two years.
To look for references on a particular year, enter the same year into both the first and second box.
To look for references on or after a particular year, enter a year only into the first box.
To look for references on or before a particular year, enter a year only into the second box.
Your can limit your search by reference identification number.
The percent character (%) is a wildcard - meaning that it matches anything. For example, %echo% matches the reference number 2001ECHOBAY.
The identification number of an exploration assessment report is a six-digit number beginning with 0 (zero). For example, 083121.
You can search for a partial word or phrase among the following reference descriptions: area, author, claim, comment, operator, owner, and title.
You can limit your search results to references covering a particular NTS (National Topographic System) map sheet. An NTS number has the following format:
Separates NTS numbers by ";". For example, 55;37G5 means the references covering the NTS area 55 or 37G05.
Following is a map of NTS sheet boundaries for Nunavut:
Mineral claims, leases, and permits are various types of sub-surface land rights granted in accordance with applicable federal legislation.
Enter a partial name to search. Separate multiple names by semicolons. A matching reference has at least one of the the specified names in its claim, lease, or permit. This type of search is the most useful for exploration reports.
You can look for references describing work done by a particular company or individual.
Enter a partial name to search. Separate multiple names by semicolons. A matching reference has at least one of the specified names in its Owner or Operator name. This type of search is the most useful for exploration reports.
You can look for references about a partciular place.
Enter the partial word or phrase of a lake, river, or other place name.
You can look for references written by a particular company or individual.
Enter the partial word or phrase of a company name or an author last name.
You can look for references with a title.
Enter a partial word or phrase of a reference title.
You can look for references describing a certain type of activity and, if specified, the corresponding method/media.
The selection list shows only the activity types applicable to the current query. When the selection is greyed out, it means none of the matching references in the current query has any activity data. To see the activity types applicable to the whole database, click on the "Reset query" button.
In the activity selection list, an activity may have a number (in parenthesis) indicating how many matching references have that activity. The various numbers form a big picture indicating how the matching references spread out among activities. For example, if you set the "Target of Exploration" selection to "Diamond" and then click on "Submit query", the numbers will tell you which activity has the most information on diamond. Similarly, the numbers help to discover unexpected activity which also has information on diamond.
Selecting an activity type will update the corresponding list of methods or medium. You can use it to refine this activity-based search.
If you need to specify an additional activity type to search for, select it here. A matching reference will describe at least one of the chosen activity types and, if specified, the corresponding method/media.
After selecting an activity type, the corresponding list of methods or medium will update itself for you to refine this second activity.
You can look for references describing the exploration for a particular target commodity. To look for a second target commodity, select it from the second target selection list. A matching reference describes at least one of the selected targets.
The target selection list shows only the targets applicable to the current query. To see the targets applicable to the whole database, click on the "Reset query" button.
In the target selection list, a target may have a number (in parenthesis) indicating how many matching references have that target. The various numbers form a big picture indicating how the matching references spread out among targets. For example, if you set the "Megatype" selection to "Exploration Report" and then click on "Submit query", the numbers will tell you which target has the most exploration reports.
Beside the basic description, a reference may have data in various formats.
One format is 'digital data' (data that can be readily processed by a computer). It may include simple text file, desktop publishing document, spreadsheet, etc. The data are in the folder Digital_Data.