The Ontario Prospectors Association (OPA) is undergoing a bold revitalization. We are rebuilding an organization that reflects the future of mineral exploration in Ontario—grounded in integrity, guided by good governance, and powered by the diverse voices of its members. OPA advocates for the prospectors, geoscientists, explorers, and communities who drive discovery in Ontario.
Our mission is clear: to make Ontario the best place in the world to explore.
As we reimagine the OPA, your participation matters. We are growing our Board, launching active committees, and advancing a strong lobbying effort to support land access, Indigenous partnerships, education, and the next generation of explorers.
Join us. Be part of the movement to shape policy, open doors, and secure a strong future for Ontario’s exploration sector.
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LATEST NEWS
- Explore More. Find More. Build More. Leaders Luncheon with Steve VirtueOntario has the geology. It has the expertise. What it’s missing is the investment, and the political will to match the moment. Steve’s presentation on June 16, Explore More. Find More. Build More., makes a direct case for why mineral exploration in Ontario is chronically underfinanced relative to its potential, and what needs to change.
- OJEP 2026–2027 Intake Now Open: Apply by June 26The real deadline isn’t June 26. It’s whenever your “My Ontario” account is ready (setup takes up to five business days) plus the time to assemble two ministry-standard maps, your Certificate of Insurance, and your active plan/permit or submitted application. Start the paperwork now; first-come first-served, submit the moment the window opens… start now!
- Ontario Invests in Next Generation of Canadian Mines$10 million investment to help junior exploration companies unlock new mining development The Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) is a provincial initiative designed to reduce the …
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