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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

Improving Highway Infrastructure Near Balmertown
Mar 7, 2014 - Ontario is creating 10 new jobs while improving infrastructure near Balmertown.

Improving Highway Infrastructure Near Fort Frances
Mar 6, 2014 - Ontario is creating 46 new jobs while improving infrastructure on Highway 11 east of Fort Frances.

Mar 6, 2014 - Supporting Small Business in Sudbury

Mar 3, 2014 - Mining Supply and Services Companies Prepare for Global Markets

Feb 28, 2014 - Ontario Promotes Mineral Investment Advantages to the World

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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