News

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

Improving Highway 144 Near Cartier
May 21, 2013 - Ontario is creating 100 jobs with improvements to Highway 144 near the community of Cartier.

Improving Infrastructure on Highway 17 Near Nipigon
May 21, 2013 - Ontario is creating about 150 jobs with improvements to infrastructure on Highway 17 near Nipigon.

May 21, 2013 - Improving Infrastructure on Highway 11 Near Geraldton

May 21, 2013 - Improving Highway 124 Near Magnetawan

May 17, 2013 - Highway Improvements Underway in Northern Ontario

Recent News

Report of Activities 2012

Posted: April 15, 2013
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Report of Activities

The Ontario Geological Survey’s Resident Geologist Program is pleased to provide Report of Activities 2012 for electronic distribution.

2013 Ontario Geological Survey Field Projects

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

The Ontario Geological Survey will conduct approximately 40 geoscience mapping projects across Ontario during 2013. The accompanying map highlights active projects planned for Northern and Southern Ontario.

Publications Release Notice — April 16, 2013

Posted: April 5, 2013
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Publications Release Notices

The following publications are being released on April 16, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, or 9:00 a.m. Central Time, unless otherwise indicated. Our next scheduled publications release is June 4, 2013. To automatically receive the Publications Release Notice by email, subscribe to the distribution list by contacting Publication Sales.

Publications Release Notice — April 2, 2013

Posted: March 25, 2013
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Publications Release Notices

The following publications are being released on April 2, 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 16, 2013. To automatically receive the Publications Release Notice by email, subscribe to the distribution list by contacting Publication Sales.

Mandatory requirements for Exploration Plans and Exploration Permits as of April 1, 2013

Posted: March 8, 2013
Mines and Minerals Division: 
General

As the result of changes to the Mining Act, as of April 01, 2013, Exploration Plans and Exploration Permits are mandatory. For more information, please see the Plans and Permits Notice.

Pages