Ontario Throne Speech Supports Mining’s Role in Province’s Future
This article was provided by the Ontario Mining Association (OMA), an organization that was established in 1920 to represent the mining industry of the province.
Mining was given top billing as a builder of Ontario’s future prosperity in the throne speech opening the new session of the provincial legislature yesterday. Ontario Mining Association President Chris Hodgson attended the throne speech as an invited guest of Premier Dalton McGuinty. “It is positive to see mining recognized in this important address as a contributor to solving Ontario’s economic challenges,” said Mr. Hodgson.
In introducing the launch of the five year “Open Ontario Plan” for economic growth and development, the speech, delivered by Lieutenant Governor David Onley, recognized the important role of mining. “Your government will ensure the North benefits from its Open Ontario Plan,” he said.
“In 2008, Northern Ontario became home to our first diamond mine. Your government will build on that success – particularly in the region know as the Ring of Fire. It is said to contain one of the largest chromite deposits in the world – a key ingredient in stainless steel.”
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