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Exploration Opportunities in Ontario

Provincial-Scale Exploration Opportunity Maps

Based upon a review of results from ongoing Mines and Minerals Division staff field programs, these maps outline areas in which there are suggested opportunities for new and exciting: Diamond; Au; Cu-Zn (VMS) and Ni-PGM potential in the province.

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    Diamond Potential
  • thumbnail of gold exploration potential
    Gold Potential
  • thumbnail of VMS explorational potential
    VMS Potential
  • thumbnail of Nickel and PGM exploration potential
    Nickel and PGM

For further information on these maps please contact

Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Publication Sales
933 Ramsey Lake Rd., Level A3
Sudbury, Ontario P3E 6B5
Tel: 1-888-415-9845 (toll-free inside Canada and the United States)
Tel: (705) 670-5691 (local calls)
Fax: (705) 670-5770
E-mail: pubsales.ndm@ontario.ca

Regional-Scale Recommendations for Mineral Exploration in Ontario

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Ontario Commodity Profiles

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Cement Diamonds Gold
Industrial Minerals Iron Molybdenum
Ni-Cu-PGE Uranium Zinc
Rare Earth Elements    
Diamond Exploration Highlights in Ontario Diamond Exploration Highlights in Ontario Northwest Region Summary Booklet    Northwest Region Summary Booklet