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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

Sudbury Airport Builds New Hangar
Dec 6, 2013 - Ontario is helping to expand hangar space at the Greater Sudbury Airport, creating five new jobs.

Helping Post-Secondary Graduates Gain Job Experience in Sault Ste. Marie
Dec 4, 2013 - Ontario is helping post-secondary graduates in Northern Ontario find internships and gain important work experience to prepare for future careers.

Nov 29, 2013 - Highway Construction Wraps Up in Northeastern Ontario

Nov 29, 2013 - Highway Construction Wraps Up in Northwestern Ontario

Nov 28, 2013 - Improving Highway Infrastructure Near Red Rock

Recent News

Summer 2014 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 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 February 4, 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
Mines and Minerals Division: 
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
Mines and Minerals Division: 
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.

Summary of Field Work and Other Activities 2013

Posted: November 4, 2013
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Field Work

The Ontario Geological Survey is pleased to provide Summary of Field Work and Other Activities, 2013 (OFR 6290) 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.

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