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Ontario Helps Natural Products Manufacturer Expand Operations in Sault Ste. Marie
July 3, 2020 - SAULT STE. MARIE - The Ontario government is investing $185,425 to help a natural products manufacturer expand operations, meet growing demand for products that will help in the fight against COVID-19, and create six new jobs as the province gradually restarts the economy.

Ontario Provides Stable Electricity Pricing for Industrial and Commercial Companies
June 26, 2020 - TORONTO - The Ontario government is helping large industrial and commercial companies return to full levels of operation without the fear of electricity costs spiking by providing more stable electricity pricing for two years. Effective immediately, companies that participate in the Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI) will not be required to reduce their electricity usage during peak hours, as their proportion of Global Adjustment (GA) charges for these companies will be frozen.

June 16, 2020 - Ontario Investing in Reliable Internet for Northern Ontario

June 10, 2020 - Ontario Investing in Rainy River's Agri-Food Sector

May 30, 2020 - Ontario Provides Consumers with Greater Stability and Predictability with Their Electricity Bills

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Exploration Plans and Permits table

Posted: Jul 2, 2020
Mines and Minerals Division: 
General

The Exploration Plans & Permits table (updated July 2, 2020) shows the submitted active Plans and Permits. The table shows the Plan or Permit number, the claim holder, township name and the project name.

Read more about Exploration Plans and Exploration Permits.

Publications Release Notice — July 3, 2020

Posted: Jun 25, 2020
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Publications Release Notices

The following publications are being released on July 3, 2020, 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.

Financial Assurance Table

Posted: Jun 8, 2020
Mines and Minerals Division: 
General

The Financial Assurance table (updated March 31, 2020) 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).

Publications Release Notice — May 29, 2020

Posted: May 22, 2020
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Publications Release Notices

The following publications are being released on May 29, 2020, 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.

Report of Activities 2019

Posted: Apr 21, 2020
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Report of Activities

The Ontario Geological Survey’s Resident Geologist Program is pleased to provide Report of Activities 2019 for electronic distribution.

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