This document by Lara McGuire and Jonquille Pak, edited by Susan Isaac, provides information for land owners on legislation and regulations related to prospecting, staking a mining claim, and undertaking assessment work on private property as set out in the Ontario Mining Act and enabling regulations. Also outlines the process for disputing a mining claim, following provisions in the Mining Act. Published by our sister organization, the Canary Research Institute on Mining Environment and Health.