Without First Nations’ consent mining critical minerals is cultural genocide, leader tells Ontario, Canada – by Shari Narine (Windspeaker – April 26, 2023)

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Ten Treaty 9 First Nations in Ontario have delivered a message to the federal and provincial governments and industry: Without practicing co-jurisdiction there will be no more resource development in their traditional territories.

“We have a right to be at the helm with the Crown because you’re affecting our way of life, our way of being. I dare say, we are protecting our culture, so any development without our consent is cultural genocide and you need to recognize that,” said an impassioned Ramona Sutherland, chief of Constance Lake First Nation in an address to Canadians.

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Goliath Gold Complex, Ontario, Canada (Mining Technology – March 13, 2023)

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The Goliath gold complex is expected to produce 90,000oz of gold a year on average over its 13-year mine life.

The Goliath Gold Complex is a mining project proposed to be developed in north-western Ontario, Canada, by mineral exploration and development company Treasury Metals.

The complex comprises three deposits, namely Goliath, Goldlund and Miller, which are located on different land packages. A pre-feasibility study (PFS) for the Goliath Gold Complex project was completed in February 2023. The project is estimated to require an initial capital expenditure of C$335m ($248m). The PFS indicated an annual average production capacity of 90,000oz of gold over the project’s 13-year lifespan.

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NEWS RELEASE: MINING IN GREATER SUDBURY REGION CONTRIBUTES $3.3 BILLION IN GDP (Ontario Mining Association – March 24, 2022)

Over 50% of the gross output by Ontario’s mining industry comes from Sudbury

SUDBURY MARCH 24, 2022: A new report, State of the Ontario Mining Sector, published by the Ontario Mining Association (OMA) in partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, demonstrates the majority of regional economic contributions from mining in Ontario occurs in the Sudbury region, with total annual economic contributions in 2019 of approximately $7.5 billion in gross output and $3.3 billion in GDP.

“The opportunities for the Ontario mining industry in Sudbury have arguably never been greater than they are now. As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, faces increasing geopolitical uncertainty and as the race to halt climate change accelerates, the region is primed to continue contributing meaningful solutions, while capitalizing on rising global demand for green and critical minerals,” stated Chris Hodgson, President of the Ontario Mining Association.

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Northern Ontario mining exploration ‘pioneer’ Bob Middleton dies – by Staff (Northern Ontario Business – November 23, 2021)

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Middleton was involved in major discoveries in Hemlo, Timmins, Dominican Republic

Robert “Bob” Middleton, considered a “pioneer” in modern mining exploration techniques and a globally renowned geologist and geophysicist, has died.

According to his obituary, Middleton, 77, died of heart failure at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre on Nov. 19.

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BHP’s Noront bid hits impasse as Wyloo won’t budge – by Staff (Mining.com – August 19, 2021)

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Wyloo Metals, the top shareholder of Noront Resources (TSXV: NOT), said on Thursday that it does not intend to support or tender the offer made by BHP to acquire Noront, and is considering making a “superior” offer to acquire the remaining stake in the Canadian nickel miner.

Noront is owner of the early-stage Eagle’s Nest nickel-copper deposit in northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire district. It has been billed by Wyloo as the largest high-grade nickel discovery in Canada since the Voisey’s Bay nickel find in Newfoundland and Labrador, with an initial mine life of 11 years.

In late July, BHP announced its offer to buy the Noront at a price of C$0.55 per share for a total value of C$325 million, which represented a premium of 129% based on the stock’s closing price on the day before Wyloo’s proposal two months earlier.

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Federal government needs to protect critical minerals industry as China tightens grasp, report says – by Jesse Snyder (National Post – June 21, 2021)

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Full Report: https://bit.ly/3qkvGSt

The study by the Commons natural resources committee details how Ottawa has failed to secure supply chains for the strategic minerals, which could have major consequences

OTTAWA — The federal government is due for a “wake-up call” on the need to protect Canada’s critical minerals industry, as China tightens its grip on supplies of rare earths and other crucial materials, a new Parliamentary report says.

The minerals, which include magnesium, lithium and cobalt, are used to make electric car batteries, mobile phone components, solar panels and guided missiles.

A study by the House of Commons natural resources committee, tabled last week, details how Ottawa has failed to secure supply chains for the strategic minerals — a shortcoming that could have major consequences as next-generation technologies take up a growing share of the global economy.

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NEWS RELEASE: OMA CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF MEET THE MINERS AT QUEEN’S PARK


(L to R) Duncan Middlemiss, President and CEO at Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd., and Chair of the Ontario Mining Association Board of Directors; Ross Romano, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Energy and Northern Development and Mines; Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Energy and Northern Development and Mines; and Michael Mantha, NDP Critic, Northern Development and Mines. (Photo by Stan Sudol – RepublicOfMining.com)

On October 30, 2018, the Ontario Mining Association celebrated the 40th anniversary of Meet the Miners, an annual event at which industry leaders meet with provincial decision-makers at Queen’s Park to share achievements, and to discuss issues of consequence to the industry and Ontarians.

Meet the Miners gives provincial policy makers and senior mining executives the opportunity to exchange ideas, so as to continue strengthening Ontario’s mining sector, while delivering real benefits to the people in this province.


(L to R) Vic Fedeli, Ontario Minister of Finance; Duncan Middlemiss, President and CEO at Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd., and Chair of the Ontario Mining Association Board of Directors. (Photo by Stan Sudol – RepublicOfMining.com)

“We are extremely proud of the progress our industry has made since this mining day tradition began in 1978,” said Duncan Middlemiss, President and Chief Executive Officer at Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd., and Chair of the OMA Board of Directors. “In that time, we’ve become one of the safest mining jurisdictions in the world, and one of the safest industries in Ontario. We’re on the forefront of adopting technologies and processes that are shaping the mine of the future — with clean, productive and socially-responsible operations.

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ONTARIO MINERS ZERO IN ON INNOVATION (Ontario Mining Association – May 17, 2018)

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On May 17, 2018, Ontario Mining Association (OMA) members gathered at the Art Gallery of Ontario for a day devoted to thinking creatively about the industry – exploring fresh ideas and talking about technologies that will allow Ontario to lead the world in creating the mine of the future.

Following an Annual General Meeting, the OMA Board of Directors joined the broader membership and partners from government and academia at a series of panel discussions devoted to furthering the association’s Target Zero+ innovation agenda, which aims to drive enhanced performance in health and safety (mining with zero harm); environmental protection and energy efficiency (mining with zero carbon and zero waste); and productivity (building global competitiveness).

In his opening remarks, OMA Chair and President & CEO of Wesome Gold Mines, Duncan Middlemiss, pointed out that Ontario is “a mining jurisdiction that balances economic efficiency with decreasing the environmental footprint of mining,” and that achieving further progress “will require a partnership with industry, Indigenous communities, research organizations and government.” He added that, “all of us will reap the benefits with Ontario as a global leader and exemplary mining jurisdiction.”

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[OMA MEET THE MINERS] Industry Event Highlights How Mines Transform Lives (Ontario Mining Association – November 3, 2017)

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Every year for 39 years, mining industry leaders meet with provincial decision-makers at Queen’s Park for a full day of events focused on issues that matter to our industry and to the people of Ontario. “Meet the Miners” gives members of the Legislature and senior mining executives the opportunity to exchange ideas to continue strengthening Ontario’s mining sector, while delivering real benefits to the people in this province.

On November 1, 2017, the focus of “Meet the Miners” was on the mining sector’s exceptional potential to contribute to the economic development of Ontario, provided good policy and governance frameworks are in place.

“The history of Ontario demonstrates that mining can transform people’s lives and communities for the better,” noted OMA Chair Duncan Middlemiss. “As we seek to improve quality of life, while confronting global challenges like climate change, mining – and specifically, Ontario mining – is very much part of the solution.

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Queen’s Park OMA Event Envisions the Mine of the Future (Ontario Mining Association – October 27, 2016)

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Every year for almost 40 years, mining industry leaders meet with provincial decision-makers at Queen’s Park for a full day of events focused on issues that matter to our industry and to the people of Ontario. “Meet the Miners” gives members of the legislature and senior mining executives the opportunity to exchange ideas to continue strengthening Ontario’s mining sector, while delivering real benefits to the people in this province.

On October 26, 2016, the focus of “Meet the Miners” was on innovation and collaborative action to make Ontario’s mining industry the cleanest, most productive, technologically-advanced and socially responsible in the world.

“The recent downturn in global markets offers some important lessons for our sector,” noted OMA Chair Marc Lauzier. “To survive and flourish, we need to go beyond our natural competitive advantages and develop innovative strengths.” He added that, “Innovation a major determinant of global competitiveness and future success – increasingly, mining industry leaders, governments, investors and academics are rallying behind this notion.

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Ontario once more budgets a billion dollars for RoF development, as private sector takes action – by Henry Lazenby (MiningWeekly.com – April 15, 2016)

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TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – For the third consecutive year, the Liberal Ontario government has made a C$1-billion commitment toward development in the emerging Ring of Fire (RoF) nickel/chromite mining camp, in the province’s remote far north.

The RoF presented a multigenerational economic opportunity for the province, with mineral potential calculated in 2014 terms to be worth about $60-billion, although that would be much less at today’s subdued commodity prices.

The remote RoF in the McFaulds Lake area of the James Bay Lowlands – about 540 km north-east of Thunder Bay – has attracted much attention over recent years, with exploration drills turning to look for minerals, including chrome, nickel, copper and platinum-group metals.

However, there is little in terms of infrastructure to move the mines in, and bulk ores out to market.

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Lessons in resilience from a cyclical industry – by Chris Hodgson (Sudbury Mining Solutions Journal – February 23, 2016)

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When reflecting on the current state of the mining industry, there is plenty of scope for negative sentiment. The outlook of many analysts is cautious at best, given slowing growth in China and Brazil, muted conditions in Europe and a weak recovery in the U.S. — all of which contribute to an ongoing slump in demand, pushing prices downward. Given that mining is a price-taker in global commodity markets, it is easy to think that the situation is hopeless, but we have been through this before.

Although the sector is vulnerable to cyclical risk, the products of mining are essential, irreplaceable components of daily life and modern technology. Long experienced in dealing with this boom-bust pattern, Ontario mining companies are doing what they can to prepare for the next upswing by controlling costs and ensuring that their business models are lean and nimble enough to meet the requirements of fiercely competitive and changeable global conditions.

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NEWS RELEASE: Ontario Mining Association Welcomes New Chair

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.

The Ontario Mining Association is pleased to announce that Marc Lauzier, Goldcorp’s Vice President of Operational Support Canada US, has been appointed as Chair of the OMA for a two-year term. Marc replaces Kelly Strong, who left to take on the position of Vice President, North American Mining Operations at Nyrstar.

“Marc is passionate and deeply knowledgeable about issues that are important to OMA members, including health and safety, competitive energy pricing and efficiency, as well as research and development,” said Chris Hodgson, OMA President. “He is committed to helping the industry reach its goal of zero harm in the work environment, to innovate, and be a model mining jurisdiction globally. We are excited to continue to build successful partnerships and grow under his leadership.”

With over 24 years of experience in the mineral sector, including in safety, training, geology, technical services and operational management, Marc is considered a leader in his field. He began his career at Canamax Resources in 1990, and the following year joined Placer Dome, which is now known as Goldcorp. Marc has served in various capacities for the company and developed a reputation for strong strategic planning and delivering results.

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NEWS RELEASE: OMA JOINS COALITION URGING GOVERNMENT TO PROTECT THE ECONOMY AND JOBS UNDER NEW PENSION PLAN

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.

(June 2, 2015) The Ontario Mining Association, and a coalition of major Ontario employers under the leadership of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), are calling on the provincial government to broaden its definition of a comparable pension plan under the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP).

In a letter addressed to Premier Kathleen Wynne, the coalition of more than 150 organizations is urging the government to expand its definition of pension plan comparability to include capital accumulation plans, including (but not limited to) Defined Contribution plans. This move would ensure that companies in the province that have an existing pension plan for their employees would not be forced to incur this new cost of doing business, thus undermining the province’s economic competitiveness.

Set for introduction in 2017, the ORPP will require employees and employers to contribute 1.9% each (3.8% combined) on an employee’s annual earnings up to $90,000. Employers who offer ‘comparable’ workplace savings plans will be exempt from contributing to the ORPP.

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Timmins student recognized for cinematography work by Ontario Mining Association – by Alan S. Hale (Timmins Daily Press – June 1, 2015)

The Daily Press is the city of Timmins broadsheet newspaper.

He hasn’t even graduated high school yet, but Francis Huot has already two awards for filmmaking awards under his belt.

Last week, the École Secondaire Theriault student was in Toronto accepting a So You Think You Know Mining Award from the Ontario Mining Association for a short film he made. There were several different categories at the awards, but Huot was recognized for having the best cinematography out of all the videos submitted.

The video Huot is simple but impactful. The visuals of the two-minute-long video are a black-and-white montage of mining machinery and shafts inside GorldCorp’s Dome Mine in Timmins.

“We got permission to go down into the mine and take some shots,” explained Huot. “It was very cool. It’s not every day you get an opportunity to take shots like that.”

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