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Top News Stories

Ontario Supporting Tourism and Job Creation in Sault Ste. Marie
March 22, 2019 - Ontario's government is working for the people by supporting tourism in Sault Ste. Marie through an investment in new Paper Mill district attractions, creating eight new full- and part-time jobs.

Ford Government Taking Bold Action to Fix Hydro Mess
March 21, 2019 - TORONTO - Ontario's Government for the People is reforming the electricity system to reduce costs, drive efficiencies and lower electricity rates for medium and large employers.

March 8, 2019 - Minister's Statement Regarding Hydro One Executive Compensation

March 6, 2019 - Ontario-Saskatchewan Joint Statement on Creating, Protecting Jobs in the Mining Industry

March 5, 2019 - New Internship Program Creating More Jobs for Indigenous, Skilled Workers

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Recent News

Ontario Mining & Exploration Directory - 2019

Posted: Mar 5, 2019
Mines and Minerals Division: 
General

The Ontario Mining & Exploration Directory provides an annual overview of mining operations and mine development projects as well as contact information for metallic and non metallic mineral producers and active exploration companies in Ontario. Production and employment information is also provided for the metallic and industrial mineral producers. The directory is produced annually by the Ontario Prospector's Association.

Publications Release Notice — March 4, 2019

Posted: Feb 20, 2019
Mines and Minerals Division: 
Ontario Geological Survey Publications Release Notices

The following publications are being released on March 4, 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.

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.

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