April 7th & 8th, 2010
Northwestern Ontario Mines & Minerals Symposium 2010
, Ontario
April 13th & 14th, 2010
Northeastern Ontario Mines & Minerals Symposium 2010
Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Hotel, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
May 9th - 12th, 2010
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum's 2010 Conference & Exhibition
Vancouver, British Columbia
Events Archive >
January 2010 Explorationist Posted
Posted Jan.26.2010The January 2010 issue of The Explorationist has now been posted to the publications page.
2009 OEGS Abstracts Now Available
Posted Jan.18.2010The presentation abstracts have now been posted from the 2009 Ontario Exploration and Geoscience Symposium. The document can be found on the 2009 OEGS page.
Third Annual PDAC 2010 Caracle Cup Hockey Tournament
Posted Jan.18.2010
Canlan Ice Sports, North York - Saturday, March 6, 2010 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
The PDAC and Caracle Creek International Consulting Inc. (CCIC) are
pleased to announce the third annual PDAC hockey tournament at Canlan Ice Sports, North York.
The tournament will consist of 12 teams. Each team plays on NHL-size ice sheets in a modified round-robin format culminating in a consolation
final game and a championship game in which participants compete for the honour of having their team and player’s names forever enshrined on
the prestigious Caracle Cup. A reception and awards ceremony follows the championship game.
Click here for more details
Job Posting: MNDMF - Lands Technicians / Technicien(ienne)s des terrains miniers
Posted Jan.4.2010
Sudbury, Ontario - Consider one of these two challenging opportunities (one bilingual) with the Ministry of Northern
Development, Mines and Forestry, working within a team environment under the general direction of the provincial mining
recorder in the provincial recording office. In this role, you will provide technical advice, research and support for the
implementation of the ministry’s mining lands management/tenure program and activities. One position is permanent; the other
is a contract of up to three months, with the possibility of extension.
Competition Closing Date: January 25th, 2010
Click here for full details |
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The Ontario Prospector Magazine
Posted Jan.4.2010The Fall/Winter 2009 issue of The Ontario Prospector is now available in the Publications section. The magazine can also now be viewed online as a digital edition. Follow the link in the Publications section for more information.
OEGS Symposium - Final Agenda
Posted Dec.9.2009
The final agenda for the 2009 Ontario Exploration and Geoscience Symposium is now available.
Download the Final Agenda. For more information about the
event, go to the 2009 OEGS page.
Request for Data - Purchase of Proprietary Airborne Geophysical Data
Posted Dec.1.2009
The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, Mines & Minerals Division, Ontario Geological Survey Branch (OGS)
invites responses to a Request for Data offering the Crown existing proprietary airborne geophysical data.
The Crown will consider purchasing airborne geophysical survey data at prices determined by a quantitative process that evaluates
for geographic, technical, and quality factors as well as available budget.
The area of interest is anywhere within the Province of Ontario.
Please specify Request for Data #NDMF-02-09 when requesting the document from the MERX electronic
tender distribution center by telephone at 1-800-964-MERX (6379), by facsimile at 1-888-235-5800 or by visiting their
website. MERX is the sole distributor for this document.
The attached document provides
instructions on how to submit your airborne geophysical data for evaluation.
For questions regarding this RFD please contact Des Rainsford (705-670-5997; des.rainsford@ontario.ca) or Jack Parker (705-670-5976;
jack.parker@ontario.ca).
Short Courses eligible for APGO - CPD
Posted Nov.1.2009Details of two short courses to be held at the Ontario Exploration and Geoscience Symposium have been added to the OEGS page. Space is limited so register early.
Some Updates to the Site
Posted Sept.20.2009
Some updates have been posted to the website. Updates include:
- 2009-2010 Board of Directors and Executive posted in the About the OPA section.
- The Ontario Exploration and Geoscience Symposium page was updated including the sponsors list and additional accommodations options
- The links page was updated. If you have a page you would like added, send us an email!
September 2009 Explorationist
Posted Sept.7.2009The September 2009 edition of The Explorationist has been posted in the publications section of the site.
2009 Ontario Exploration & Geoscience Symposium
Posted Aug.31.2009
The Ontario Prospectors Association presents the 2009 Ontario Exploration and Geoscience Symposium "A Decade of
Risks and Rewards" to be held December 15th and 16th, 2009 at the Radisson Hotel in
Sudbury, Ontario. Delegate, poster, and booth registration forms are now available on the sympsosium page along with full details.
Click here to go to the 2009 OEGS page
Job Posting: Regional Land Use Geologist (MNDMF)
Posted Aug.31.2009
South Porcupine, Ontario - If you’re a professional geoscientist looking for a new challenge, consider this role
with the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, where you will assist in the planning,
coordination, administration and delivery of ministry and government policies, practices and procedures concerning
minerals-related land-use planning and activities.
Competition Closing Date: September 22nd, 2009
Click here for full details
Job Posting: Mineral Deposit Compilation Geoscientist (MNDMF)
Posted Aug.31.2009
Thunder Bay, Ontario - Are you a professional geologist looking to join a dynamic team where you will play a
key role in contributing to the sustainable development of the province’s earth resources? If so, then consider this
exciting opportunity with the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, resident geologist
program, Ontario geological survey, where you will conduct independent compilations and metallogenic assessments of
all known mineral deposits in Ontario...
Competition Closing Date: September 16th, 2009
Click here for full details
Job Posting: District Geologist (MNDMF)
Posted Aug.31.2009
South Porcupine, Ontario - Bring your geoscience expertise to the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and
Forestry’s Ontario geological surveys resident geologist program. You will: independently conduct geological field
investigations; collect and interpret geological information; liaise with, and provide geological advice to mineral-sector
representatives and other stakeholders.
Competition Closing Date: September 18th, 2009
Click here for full details
July 2009 Explorationist
Posted Jul.8.2009
The July 2009 edition of The Explorationist has been posted to the Publications section.
Click here to go to the Publications page
Request for Data (MNDM)
Posted Jul.8.2009
Request for Data - Purchase of Proprietary Airborne Geophysical Data - The Ministry of Northern Development,
Mines and Forestry, Mines & Minerals Division, Ontario Geological Survey Branch (OGS) invites responses to a Request for
Data offering the Crown existing proprietary airborne geophysical data.
The Crown will consider purchasing airborne
geophysical survey data at prices determined by a quantitative process that evaluates for geographic, technical, and quality
factors as well as available budget.
Click here for more details
New Website for Sault and District Prospectors Association
Posted Jul.8.2009
A new website has been set up for the Sault and District Prospectors Association. The website is also located at
a different address now. Links from the OPA website have been updated.
Click here to visit the new site!
Property Exchange
Posted Mar.1.2009The Property Exchange section of the site has been cleaned out and updated with new postings. Please view the page to see properties for option and ads for properties wanted.
Website Content Posted
Posted Jan.25.2009
The January 2009 Explorationist has been posted in the Publications section of the site. The
abstracts are also now available for the 2008 Ontario Exploration and Geoscience
Symposium that was held in December 2008 in Sudbury.
A photo gallery has been added to the 2008 OEGS Symposium page as well. Check it out!
Ontario Exploration Corporation - Prospectors Assistance
If you have properties in Ontario we want to help explore them. Funding up to $10,000 is available to qualified applicants
through the Ontario Exploration Corporation. Click here for more information.
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