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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

Transforming Nipigon's Waterfront
Jan 7, 2015 - Ontario is investing in Nipigon's waterfront development that will increase tourism and create local jobs by enhancing amenities and attractions that will draw visitors to the area. 

Supporting Jobs and Growth in Northwestern Ontario
Dec 18, 2014 - Ontario is helping communities in northwestern Ontario boost tourism, attract investment and create jobs.

Dec 18, 2014 - Supporting Jobs and Growth in Northeastern Ontario

Dec 12, 2014 - Growing Innovative Local Food Project in Northwestern Ontario

Dec 12, 2014 - Growing Innovative Local Food Project in Northeastern Ontario

Recent News

Publications Release Notice — January 13, 2015

Posted: January 6, 2015
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Publications Release Notices

The following publications are being released on January 13, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, or 9:00 a.m. Central Time, unless otherwise indicated. Our next scheduled publications release is February 3, 2015. To automatically receive the Publications Release Notice by email, subscribe to the distribution list by contacting Publication Sales.

Summer Work Experience for Geoscience Students

Posted: December 30, 2014
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Field Work

Enhance your skills and prepare for your future by working as a summer 2015 field assistant with the Ontario Geological Survey!  Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 summer field season.

Summary of Field Work and Other Activities, 2014

Posted: December 9, 2014
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Field Work

The Ontario Geological Survey is pleased to provide Summary of Field Work and Other Activities, 2014 (OFR 6300) for electronic distribution.

Summary of Field Work and Other Activities presents highlights of, and key new information from, mapping and geoscientific research conducted during the year.

Publications Release Notice — December 16, 2014

Posted: December 9, 2014
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Publications Release Notices

The following publications are being released on December 16, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, or 9:00 a.m. Central Time, unless otherwise indicated. Our next scheduled publications release is February 3, 2014. To automatically receive the Publications Release Notice by email, subscribe to the distribution list by contacting Publication Sales.

Recommendations for Exploration, 2014-2015

Posted: November 5, 2014
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Recommendations for Exploration

Recommendations for Exploration across Ontario have been released for 2014-2015. 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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