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Producing more than $10 billion worth of minerals per year, Ontario has a distinct presence in the mining community. This province has experienced a number of gold rushes and mineral discoveries in its history, and has a wealth of potentia...

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How Agnico Eagle Scored Millions in Free Advertising at the Blue Jays World Series Game 7

Heck yeah, Agnico Eagle’s marketing team — absolutely nailed it. 👏

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Two of Ontario’s largest industrial and engineering firms partner with Noront

“Noront is partnering with two Ontario-based industrial and engineering giants to advance Ring of Fire development,” said Alan Coutts, President and C

Keith Powell •
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IESO Demonstration Project to Test Ontario’s First Local Electricity Market

The IESO operates Ontario's power grid 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring Ontarians receive a reliable and cost-effective source of power when

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TC Energy reaches agreement to sell Ontario natural gas-fired power plants for $2.87 billion

Following the sale of 3 Ontario power plants, TC Energy’s portfolio will include investments in six low-emission natural gas-fired power plants and th

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Top active mines in Ontario

Ontario is home to 36 active mining operations that generated $15.7 billion in mineral production value in 2023. This comprehensive guide profiles the province's most significant gold, nickel, and copper mines — with updated ownership, production figures, and operational outlook for 2026.

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First Cobalt and Glencore conclude term sheet for refinery restart

First Cobalt Refinery, Ontario Canada — Photo courtesy First Cobalt Corp. First Cobalt Corp. (TSX-V: FCC, OTCQX: FTSSF) (the "Company") is pleased t

Keith Powell •
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#ThisIsMining illustrates how mining affects everyone

(L to R) Chris Hodgson, president of the Ontario Mining Association, Marc Lauzier; mine general manager for Newmont Goldcorp’s Porcupine Gold Mine; Du

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Brixton Metals starts drilling at its Thorn Project and provides update on its Atlin Project

Drill Rig at the Deep Copper Target, Camp Creek-Oban Zone 2019. — Photo courtesy Brixton Metals Corporation Brixton Metals Corporation (TSXV: BBB) (

Keith Powell •
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Noront Resources and Aroland First Nation Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Noront Resources Ltd. and Aroland First Nation are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. — Photo courtesy Noront Resource

Keith Powell •
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Lac des Iles underground exploration announces expansion of newly discovered C Zone

The Lac des Iles Mine (“LDI”), located 90 km north of Thunder Bay, Ontario. — Photo courtesy North American Palladium Ltd. North American Palladium

Keith Powell •
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Ferrochrome refinery siting decision rekindles call for East-West access to the Ring of Fire

The Sault to Sioux Transload Strategy (SSTS) advocates the rail shipment of minerals between Sioux Lookout and Sault Ste. Marie utilizing the direct C

Keith Powell •
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Copper Lake stakes the Sollas Lake Property and provides update on private placement

Workers examine core samples at the Sollas Lake Property. — Photo courtesy Copper Lake Resources Ltd. Copper Lake Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: CPL, Frank

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Noront selects Sault Ste. Marie site for Ferrochrome Production Facility

Aerial view of the Sault Ste. Marie site. — Photo courtesy Noront Resources Ltd. Noront Resources Ltd. (“Noront” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: NO

Keith Powell •
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First Cobalt produces battery grade Cobalt Sulfate

Exterior and property footprint of the First Cobalt Refinery — Photo courtesy First Cobalt Corp. First Cobalt Corp. (TSX-V: FCC; ASX: FCC; OTCQX: FT

Keith Powell •
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Wesdome provides update on Eagle River Mine surface exploration drilling, confirms presence of gold

The Eagle River complex consists of two claim groups - the Eagle River Underground Mine and the Mishi Open Pit mine, shown here. — Photo courtesy Wes

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Prosper Gold drills 7.9m @ 2.55 g/t Au, 16.67 g/t Ag, 0.4% Zn – Currie Project – Matheson, Ontario

Peter Bernier (left) of Prosper Gold Corp announces Phase 1 drilling, seen here at a 2011 AME BC awards presentation — Photo courtesy Prosper Gold Cor

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Honey Badger Exploration starts drilling on the Thunder Bay Silver-Cobalt Project

Honey Badger personnel at a recent Thunder Bay Cobalt-Silver project presentation. — Photo courtesy Honey Badger/FB Honey Badger Exploration Inc. (TS

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Joanna Osawe sponsors industry diversity

Joanna Osawe, the co-founder, executive director and chair president of WiRE, strives for proper recognition and representation of diversity among peo

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North American Palladium ramps up exploration program

Plan view map of the Offset structural block, showing the outlines of the current top-ranked exploration targets. — Photo courtesy North American Pal

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Lisa McDonald is the new executive director for PDAC

Lisa McDonald knows that job advancement is all about relationships. — Photo courtesy PDAC Unlike many of her peers, Lisa McDonald, the new executive

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