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The latest Ministry of Northern Development and Mines news. For top stories and news from other ministries and around the province, visit the Ontario Newsroom or, to search for older content, please visit the newsroom archive.

Top News Stories

Infrastructure Improvements in Store for Northeastern Ontario
Mar 11, 2014 - Ontario is investing close to $27 million to support improvements to critical infrastructure while creating local construction jobs in Northeastern Ontario.

Infrastructure Improvements in Store for Northwestern Ontario
Mar 11, 2014 - Ontario is investing close to $14 million to support improvements to critical infrastructure while creating local construction jobs in northwestern Ontario. 

Mar 7, 2014 - Improving Highway Infrastructure Near Balmertown

Mar 6, 2014 - Improving Highway Infrastructure Near Fort Frances

Mar 6, 2014 - Supporting Small Business in Sudbury

Recent News

2014 Ontario Geological Survey Field Projects

Posted: February 7, 2014
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Ontario Geological Survey Field Work

The Ontario Geological Survey will conduct approximately 40 geoscience mapping projects across Ontario during 2014. The accompanying map highlights active projects planned for Northern and Southern Ontario.

Summer Work Experience for Geoscience Students

Posted: December 5, 2013
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Field Work

Enhance your skills and prepare for your future by working as a summer 2014 field assistant with the Ontario Geological Survey!  Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 summer field season.

Publications Release Notice — December 3, 2013

Posted: November 26, 2013
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Publications Release Notices

The following publications are being released on December 3, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, or 9:00 a.m. Central Time, unless otherwise indicated. Our next scheduled publications release is April 8, 2014. To automatically receive the Publications Release Notice by email, subscribe to the distribution list by contacting Publication Sales.

Northwest Mining and Exploration Status Report 2013

Posted: November 8, 2013
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Northwest Mining and Exploration Status Reports

The 2013 Northwest Mining and Exploration Status Report has been released by the staff of the Northwest Ontario Resident Geologist Program.   The report highlights activities in the region which include producing mines and quarries, major exploration projects, amethyst producers and identified mineral resources.

Recommendations for Exploration, 2013-2014

Posted: November 8, 2013
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Recommendations for Exploration

Recommendations for Exploration across Ontario have been released for 2013/2014. The recommendations are generated annually by staff of the Ontario Geological Survey from research, field programs and areas of industry activity.

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