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01 Cover
02 Welcome Letter / Sections
03 Article & Interview Directory
04 Section 1: Introduction
05 Introduction to Mining in Ontario
06 Government of Ontario Interview
07 Ontario Mining Association (OMA) Interview
08 Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Interview
09 Navigating Uncertainty
10 Ormston List Frawley LLP Interview
11 PDAC Interview
12 Section 2: Production and Development in Ontario
13 Production in Ontario
14 Map of Ontario Mines
15 Newmont Interview
16 Barrick Gold Interview
17 Wesdome Gold Mines Interview
18 Alamos Gold Interview
19 Evolution Mining Interview
20 A New Wave of Ontario Gold Mines
21 Argonaut Gold Interview
22 Equinox Gold Interview
23 Industry Thoughts: Production and Development in Ontario
24 Section 3: Mining Finance
25 Mining Finance and Investment
26 Insights from the Toronto Stock Exchange
27 PearTree Securities Interview
28 Triple Flag Interview
29 Red Cloud Securities Interview
30 IBK Capital Interview
31 Stifel Interview
32 Roth Canada Interview
33 Industry Thoughts: Mining Finance Trends
34 Section 4: Toronto's Global Reach
35 Toronto’s Global Reach
36 Toronto's Global Reach Map
37 Rupert Resources Interview
38 Eloro Resources Interview
39 Industry Thoughts: Global Operations Based in Ontario
40 Eyes on Latin America
41 Torex Gold Resources Interview
42 Minera Alamos Interview
43 Sable Resources Interview
44 Section 5: Junior Exploration
45 Junior Exploration
46 Great Bear Resources Interview
47 Exploring Across Canada
48 O3 Mining Interview
49 Purepoint Uranium Group Interview
50 ALX Resources Interview
51 Industry Thoughts: Gold Juniors Have Their Say
52 Gold Juniors Replacing Depleting Resources
53 Moneta Gold Interview
54 Goldshore Resources Interview
55 Galleon Gold Interview
56 Element79 Gold Interview
57 Signature Resources Interview
58 Section 6: ESG and the Battery Materials Supply Chain
59 Transition Metals on the Rise
60 Conquest Resources Interview
61 Generation Mining Interview
62 Inventus Mining Interview
63 Noble Mineral Exploration Interview
64 The Move to Combat Climate Change Gathers Pace
65 Insights from Onyen Corporation
66 Thorn Associates Interview
67 Leading the Charge
68 Electra Battery Materials Interview
69 Frontier Lithium Interview
70 Industry Thoughts: Entering The Transition Economy
71 The Battery Material Supply Chain
72 ION Energy Interview
73 Clean Air Metals Interview
74 Section 7: Services, Technology and Innovation
75 Engineering, Construction & Consultancies
76 Ausenco Interview
77 Cementation Americas Interview
78 PCL Construction Interview
79 Redpath Mining Interview
80 Technological Advancements & Innovation
81 Industry Thoughts: Canadian Associations
82 EY Interview
83 Maestro Digital Mine Interview
84 Centric Mining Systems Interview
85 Industry Thoughts: OEMs Have Their Say
86 Drone Delivery Canada Interview
87 Sofvie Interview
88 Novamera Interview
89 Industry Thoughts: Paving the Way for ESG Reporting
90 Section 8: Company Profiles
91 Wesdome Company Profile
92 ION Energy Company Profile
93 PearTree Securities Company Profile
94 Ormston List Frawley Company Profile
95 Maestro Digital Mine Company Profile
96 Sofvie Company Profile
97 Credits

Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry,

GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO

"There is a new center of gravity emerging for mining in northwestern Ontario, particularly for gold opportunities."

Which commodities and projects are you most excited about in Ontario?

Ontario is rich in gold, nickel, copper, zinc, platinum group metals (PGMs), silver, cobalt, uranium and other industrial metals. Our government moved quickly to get many projects across critical milestones, including critical minerals projects and infrastructure. We are also promoting processing in Ontario to add significant value to our growing critical minerals supply chain. We are actively looking at the feasibility of lithium processing in Thunder Bay and our government is investing C$5 million in the first cobalt facility in North America.

I am excited about numerous areas continuing to see significant gold exploration and activity, such as Timmins, Kirkland Lake, Wawa, Red Lake and the Kenora mining district. There is a new centre of gravity emerging for mining in northwestern Ontario, particularly for gold opportunities. In Uchi Lake, Rainy River and Wawa, there is also an evolving area for mining rare earth elements and other minerals. We are also optimistic about the copper, nickel and platinum deposits in the Lake Superior region, the Greenstone Belt, and the Ring of Fire.

What initiatives is the government pushing to unlock the Ring of Fire’s exploration potential?

We are focused on supporting and implementing policies that benefit isolated and remote First Nation communities in the region. We are supporting legacy infrastructure, including First Nations led all-season road projects, to create a ‘Corridor to Prosperity.’ These projects will unlock unprecedented access to health and social services, broadband connectivity, and clean alternatives to diesel-generated electricity for Northern First Nation communities. These projects, if approved, would support the development of the Northern Road Link that will connect these projects to the area known as the Ring of Fire. The private sector is recognizing that this opportunity could finally become a reality.

How are you addressing the gap in skilled labor and what kinds of collaborations are emerging with Indigenous communities in this area?

One of the most attractive features of mining is that it is the largest employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and Ontario. Ontario is now offering expanded resource revenue sharing agreements with Indigenous communities proximal to mining, forestry or aggregate developments. Our government has also made significant investments in training programs for Indigenous people. This includes C$3.6 million through the Ministry of Labor, Training and Skills Development to help 150 Indigenous people receive training to start careers at the Greenstone mine. We have also supported initiatives for employment opportunities on major energy infrastructure projects, such as the Wataynikaneyap power transmission project. This will serve the interests in the Greenstone Belt and translate to a transferable skill set for Indigenous workers. Trained workers will have other exciting opportunities as more critical energy infrastructure and mining projects start construction.

Can you comment on the ongoing technological advancements in the sector?

Ontario has always been globally competitive in mineral exploration and development spending. Sudbury, North Bay and Timmins, which I would nickname the ‘Ontario Triad’, are all top destinations for the mining services supply sector. These mineral sector hubs are inventing and testing world-leading technologies that help keep workers safe and reduce capital costs for the mines of the future. I also announced our intention to develop a Critical Minerals Strategy that will support cutting edge technologies and ensure we capture the growing global market for strategic minerals.

Ontario is recognized as having one of the top ten ranked geological databases in the world, according to the 2020 Fraser Institute Mining survey. We remain committed to incentivizing innovation through opportunities such as the Ontario Junior Exploration Program. This program committed C$5 million dollars over two years to help junior exploration companies find the mines of the future. We also built out the Aboriginal Participation Fund and revitalized the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to ensure mining supply and service companies have government support. Innovation and technology are the heart and soul of what our government is investing in. For too long, certain mining deposits were not seen as market friendly. Now, we are seeing far greater interest in these deposits due to the high level of sophistication of the technology available.

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