Dec.9 & 10.2008
2008 Ontario Exploration & Geoscience Symposium, Sudbury, Ontario
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Ontario Mining Act Modernization Response
Posted September.4.2008TO ALL PROSPECTORS AND EXPLORATIONISTS WORKING OR HOLDING MINERAL INTERESTS IN ONTARIO
The Ontario Government announced August 5, 2008 "Ontario Launches Mining Act Consultations - McGuinty Government Aims to Ensure Balanced, Respectful Legislation" The OPA requests your help by attending consultation sessions, to ensure that the Mining Act amendments improve access to Ontario's mineral wealth which will benefit all Ontarians. On Monday August 11, 2008 the government will release its discussion paper that will provide a framework for the consultations. The OPA believes that the following 5 areas will be the focus of discussion at the "by invitation only" and the "open public meetings" beginning August 11 and being held across the province. Please see below for meeting times and locations.
HERE IS OUR OPINION ON THESE 5 TOPICS:
Surface And Mining Rights Conflicts
• The Ministers Mining Act Advisory Committee (MMAAC) submitted a multi stakeholder set of recommendations which
resolve most of the mining vs surface rights conflicts.
• The Government adopted most of these recommendations in its Mineral Development Strategy published in 2006.
• The recommendations included notification of Surface Rights holders of staking and delivery of exploration
plans prior to entering on the land.
Land Tenure
• Ontario has a vibrant exploration industry because we have competitive staking of mineral rights.
• OPA supports competitive acquisition of mineral rights. "Free Entry" has two fundamental components: Entry for
Staking and Entry for Prospecting.
• We expect the proposed resolution could be map staking and the return to a work permit system, which in part
would resolve much of the conflict in the north.
First Nation Consultation
• A return of the work permit system would provide advanced notice to First Nation communities and set the stage
for face to face consultation and the development of memorandums of undertaking.
• In the Timmins area as well as other areas, there are numerous agreements signed for the benefit of the First Nation
communities. Exploration in the McFaulds area continues.
• Consent to stake should not be on the table for discussion.
• Consultation costs must be included as part of qualified expenditures in the Assessment work regulations.
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Resource Revenue Sharing
• The OPA has no objection to revenue sharing as long as the money comes from existing tax revenue and that there will be no new taxes.
Far North Land Use Planning
• The Premier announced in July that no new Mining or Forestry development will be allowed in the area of the planned
new parks prior to Land Use planning being completed.
• Mineral exploration and mining is currently the only hope for economic development and future for this part of Ontario.
• Sound science and full consideration of the economic future of the north must be considered before creating any new parks.
Thank you for your assistance. We will keep you informed of developments during the consultations.
New page on OPA Website
Posted September.4.2008A new page has been added to the OPA website where contractors and suppliers that are OPA members can list their services free of charge. The page can be accessed by clicking on the menu link to the right or by click here.
Modernization of the Ontario Mining Act
Posted August.7.2008Please see the press release announcing consultation sessions
relating to the modernization of the Ontario Mining Act. It is important that anyone interested in prospecting, exploration and mining
participate in the public and stakeholder meetings. The process to modernize the Ontario Mining Act is going to take place very quickly.
Facilitated public and stakeholder sessions will be held in:
• Timmins - Monday, August 11, 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Howard Johnson Inn, 1800 Riverside Drive, Goldrush Ballroom
• Sudbury - Wednesday, August 13, 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 50 Brady Street, Conference Lounge
• Thunder Bay - Monday, August 18, 7:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Valhalla Inn, 1 Valhalla Inn Road, Scandia Room
• Kingston - Thursday, August 28, 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Radisson Hotel Kingston, Harbourfront, 1 Johnson Street, Harbour Shadows Room; and
• Toronto - Monday, September 8, 7:00-9:00pm
Location: TBA - please visit the Ministry's website
If you are interested in attending one of these sessions, watch your local newspaper confirming the above information (times and
locations). Announcements should be in the newspaper in the next day or two.
Notice of AGM
Posted June.11.2008The annual meeting of the association members will be held on July 3, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. Following the annual general meeting on July 3, 2008 there will be the July meeting of the OPA Board of Directors to which [members of the Ontario Prospectors Association] are cordially invited. Please see the following Notice of AGM and attached Board of Directors for 2008.
The Explorationist - May 2008
Posted June.11.2008The May 2008 Explorationist has now been posted online. Visit the publications section.
Or download it here directly (Note: 3.3 MB PDF)
Update on Aboriginal Engagement (MNDM)
Posted May.21.2008The first issue of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines' newsletter Update on Aboriginal Engagement - A
Consultational Approach for Ontario's Mineral Sector Activities is available.
[The MNDM] has launched this newsletter to keep participants apprised of progress being made in our Aboriginal Engagement
initiative. The new Minister of Northern Development and Mines Michael Gravelle would like to reiterate that Ontario is committed
to meeting its duty to consult with Aboriginal communities on mineral sector activities.
Download the Update on Aboriginal Engagement Newsletter
See the letter from the Minister
2008 Northeastern Ontario Mines & Minerals Symposium
Posted Mar.24.2008The Technical Session program has been posted for the 2008 Northeastern Ontario Mines & Minerals
Symposium that will take place April 14 - 16, 2008 in Timmins, Ontario.
Click here to go to the Symposium page...
Republic of Mining .com
Posted Mar.24.2008TORONTO: A pro-mining business blog - republicofmining.com - has
been launched aiming to become a valuable internet information portal on the global mineral industry.
A blog is a website where entries are updated regularly and are written in chronological order. Previous posts
are archived and readily available for Google searches. Business blogs can influence the media, political decision makers
and shapr public opinion...
Click here for the full press release...
An Invitation to the Northern Ontario Mines & Minerals Symposium
Posted Feb.10.2008Please see the attached letter from the MNDM; an invitation to the Boreal Prospectors Association's Northern Ontario Mines and Minerals Symposium February 18, 19, and 20 in Sioux Lookout.
2008 Northwestern Ontario Mines & Minerals Symposium
Posted Jan.22.2008Information and delegate registration forms have also been posted for NWOPA's 2008 Mines & Minerals Symposium on the NWOPA site.
2008 Northern Ontario Mines & Minerals Symposium
Posted Jan.22.2008Information and registration/sponsorship forms have now been posted regarding the 2008 Northern Ontario Mines & Minerals Syposium taking place February 18th (evening) to February 20th in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. More information is available on the Boreal Prospectors Association's symposium page.
Prospectors and Explorationists in 2007
Posted Jan.18.2008One of the most over used lines this year has been "Would you know of a ... available"? Inserting linecutter, prospector, geophysicists, geologist or diamond drill would fill in the gap. It was a common phone conversation, email thread and local paper advertisement.
Despite the need of all components of our exploration industry, discoveries have been made and numerous projects have moved from grass roots to advanced. There seems like no area of the province that isn’t being rekindled in this broad, commodity driven frenzy. If in 2000-2001 you would have forecasted the expenditure of almost 5 times more exploration dollars in the province in 2007 they may have taken you to the hospital for observation.
Here we are in the end of 2007, an estimated $500 million of exploration expenditures have been made over the last year, an Ontario Diamond mine on the horizon and explorers for uranium back in Ontario. This of course doesn’t include the extensive gold and base metals exploration across Ontario.
The Ontario Prospectors Association is pleased again this year to have assembled a group of speakers, booths, posters and participants that will highlight the exploration and geoscience in Ontario. The Ontario Prospectors Association has been working hard all year to put an event together that reflects the activity around Ontario. To complete a show like the OEGS takes dedication by you the participants and the attendees. We thank you for your cooperation and time, especially this year when time seems to be at a premium.
The Ontario Prospectors Association wishes everyone continued success in 2008 and looks forward to providing a venue to exhibit the new discoveries of the next year.
Wally Rayner,
President, Ontario Prospectors Association
Building a Dialogue with Aboriginal Communities
Posted Sep.22.2007A new guide for junior exploration companies and prospectors about building a dialogue with Aboriginal communities has
been posted in the publications section. This guide assists mineral resource exploration and development project proponents
in engaging and working with Aboriginal communities. The Government of Ontario announced the creation of the Ontario Mineral
Industry Cluster Council (OMICC) in 2003. Junior exploration companies identified the need for a high level 'tip-sheet'
that could be used as a portable, in the field, tool to assist them in approaching Aboriginal communities. In response to
this need, the OMICC sponsored the production of this Guide. The content, of recommended best practices was
developed by the OMICC Aboriginal Working Group which is made up of members from industry, associations and government.
For more information visit www.omicc.ca
Click here for the document...
Ontario Exploration Corporation - Prospectors Assistance
If you have properties in Ontario we want to help explore them. Funding up to $6,000 is available to qualified applicants
through the Ontario Exploration Corporation. Click here for more information.
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