b'Ontario Mining Operations 2022 MESSAGE FROM MINISTERGold Mines 2918Base Metal Mines 9GREGIron Mines 1Platinum Group Metal Mines 1Major Industrial Mineral Operations 8RICKFORD 37O ntario is a miningThats why Ontario released its first- A number of new mines are currently11Attawapiskatpowerhouse and a leaderever Critical Minerals Strategy. Thisunder construction and will soon join among Canadian miningbroad-reaching strategy will unleashthe many established operations in jurisdictions.Ontarios mineral potential, support aOntario. These include IAMGOLDs made-in-Ontario electric vehicle supplyCt gold project near Gogama, Our province enjoys manychain and position Ontario as a globalArgonauts Magino gold project near competitive advantages in thisleader in supplying responsibly sourced14 Red Lake Moosoneevital economic sector: tremendouscritical minerals. The Critical MineralsDubreuilville, Gowests Bradshaw12mineral wealth, a strongStrategy is a five-year roadmap togold project near Timmins, Evolution environmental track record thatbetter connect the mines in the NorthMinings Bateman gold project nearattracts significant investment,with the manufacturing sector inTimmins, Equinox Golds Hardrock operators with unparalleled skillsthe South, tap into new and growinggold project near Geraldton andKenoraand expertise, favourable access tomarkets and secure Ontarios place inGlencores Onaping Depth nickel-global shipping routes and a world- the global supply chain for decadescopper project in Sudbury. These4tocome. projects will create many hundreds13 24class manufacturing sector readyof jobs at both the constructionMarathonto add value to the raw materialsOntario is one of Canadas leadingand operating stages, providing17 15 19 2extracted from Ontario mines.provinces for exploration activity.good jobs to residents of rural andThunder Bay Timmins 1 6 7 In 2021, exploration expendituresIndigenous communities in Northern8 16 18 9These historical strengths havein Ontario totaled $878 million. OurOntario, and supporting increased105 6 Kirkland given rise to an industry that todaygovernment recognizes how importantL. SUPERIOR Wawa 3 Lakeproduces more than $11 billion inearly exploration is to growing Ontariosprosperity across the province.Cobaltminerals a yearan industry thatmining industry, leading to promisingOur government believes that, with provides well-paying employmentgeological discoveries, and eventually,Ontarios vast mineral wealth and key to approximately 75,000 Ontarians.to new mining operations andcompetitive advantages, the provinceSault Ste. Marie 22will see many more projects likeSudburyEven amid the widespread economiceconomicgrowth.these now and in the future.21 20 North Baydisruptions from COVID-19, theTo ensure companies have the tools mining sector has delivered growththey need to find the mines of theFrom our history right up to today, and offered the promise of long- the story of Ontarios mining industryOttawafuture, our government is investing $24MINE LOCATIONStermprosperity.is one of stunning economic success.Numbers relate locations tomillion over three years in the Ontarionames in chartsOur government recognizes thatJunior Exploration Program (OJEP), aOur government is committed toMetal Mines 1 23 7while Ontarios mining sector iscost-sharing initiative to help juniorbuilding on our established strengthsIndustrial Mines/Quarries L. HURONalready a major source of economicmining companies raise financingand setting the right conditions activity, it has enormous potentialfor early exploration projects. Thisto ensure that the sectors bestToronto . ONTARIOfor further exploration andinvestment includes $12 million forchapters are yet to be written. L2a critical minerals funding stream.3developmentand ultimately, forAdditionally, Ontario is making anGreg Rickfordmore mines, more growth and moreinvestment of $5 million over two years jobs. Unlocking this potential is a keyin a new critical minerals innovationMinister of Northern Development,London 4priority for us, and we are committedfund that will support research forMines, Natural Resources and to realizing it every way we can.extraction and processing in the North.Forestry Windsor ERIE8 L.56ONTARIO MINING AND EXPLORATION DIRECTORY AND RESOURCE GUIDE 2022'