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Top News Stories

Ontario Supporting Economic Development in Parry Sound
February 14, 2019 - Ontario's Government working for the People is supporting the economy in the Township of Seguin by expanding the Parry Sound Airport industrial park to accommodate new businesses.

Ontario Creating Employment Opportunities for Youth in Sault Ste. Marie
February 8, 2019 - Ontario's Government for the People is supporting economic growth in the Algoma Region by investing in job opportunities for young northerners.

February 7, 2019 - Ontario Supporting Indigenous Training and Employment

February 6, 2019 - New Transmission Line to Power Economic Growth in Northwestern Ontario

January 31, 2019 - Statement by Minister Rickford on East-West Tie Line Project

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Recent News

Publications Release Notice — February 20, 2019

Posted: Feb 12, 2019
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Publications Release Notices

The following publications are being released on February 20, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, or 9:00 a.m. Central Time, unless otherwise indicated. To automatically receive the Publications Release Notice by email, subscribe to the distribution list by contacting Publication Sales.

Recommendations for Exploration, 2018–2019

Posted: Feb 5, 2019
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Recommendations for Exploration

Recommendations for Exploration across Ontario have been released for 2018–2019. The recommendations are generated annually by staff of the Ontario Geological Survey from research, field programs and areas of industry activity.

Recommendations for Exploration 2018–2019

Summer Work Experience for Geoscience Students

Posted: Jan 31, 2019
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Field Work

Applications for summer 2019 field assistant with the Ontario Geological Survey are now open.

Financial Assurance Table

Posted: Jan 17, 2019
Mines and Minerals Division: 
General

The Financial Assurance table (updated January 17, 2019) shows the proponent, sites, total dollar value of financial assurance and form of financial assurance. The table includes a listing of the form in which the financial assurance can be provided (examples: cash, bonds, letters of credit, mining reclamation trust, financial test, pledge of assets, a sinking fund or royalties per tonne).

Summary of Field Work and Other Activities, 2018

Posted: Dec 12, 2018
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Field Work

The Ontario Geological Survey is pleased to provide Summary of Field Work and Other Activities, 2018 (OFR 6350) 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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