By donating several hours or more of your time you get free admission to the Show . We are looking for 10 volunteers to help staff the joint OPA/SPDA booth. Each shift is 2 hours, and you are welcome to sign up for more than one slot. Slots will be filled on a first-reserved basis, …
Critical Minerals Canada is a boutique event focusing on critical minerals, commodities, mining investment, clean energy and low carbon technologies. Bringing the entire mineral resources value chain to Toronto, Ontario, we focus on gathering like-minded industry stakeholders for conversations, networking and learning. With the support of Ontario Prospectors Association (OPA) this year and Steve Virtue, …
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The Ministry’s vision for strengthening Ontario’s economic sovereignty and leadership in critical minerals. The Ministry of Energy and Mines is hosting a series of information sessions to provide an overview of Ontario’s emerging vision for the next phase of the Critical Minerals Strategy and to offer an opportunity to hear early thinking and share perspectives …
The 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!
$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 financial risk for junior mining companies and prospectors during early-stage exploration. Below are the funding details based on the May 2026 update: Funding Coverage The program covers up to …
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The Ontario Prospectors Association (OPA) is proud pleased to help promote the upcoming monthly meeting of the Sudbury Prospectors and Developers Association (SPDA). The SPDA continues to be an important voice for explorationists and junior mining companies in the Sudbury District. We encourage members and industry colleagues to attend this session, either in person or virtually, to support this longstanding regional …
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Restoring Purpose and Credibility After nearly two years and more than 1,300 volunteer hours, the Revitalization Committee has completed some of the most consequential work in the OPA’s history. Not simply by addressing immediate challenges, but by restoring the structural integrity that will allow the association to function with credibility and purpose. Our association needs …
The Ontario Prospectors Association (OPA) welcomes Minister Stephen Lecce’s announcement of renewed funding under the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP). With $10 million awarded to 68 early-stage projects, this remains a cornerstone initiative of the province’s Critical Minerals Strategy. OJEP directly addresses one of the most persistent challenges in mineral development: the near-absence of private …
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The energy at the 2026 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention was unmistakable. With a record-breaking 32,155 participants from around the world, the atmosphere signaled a sector that has moved past resilience and into a high-velocity growth phase. Mineral exploration has reclaimed its spot at the heart in global economic and security discussions. …
Mississauga, ON February 17, 2026: The Ontario Prospectors Association (OPA) applauds the Government of Ontario’s designation of Kinross Gold’s Great Bear Project under the One Project, One Process (1P1P) framework. This designation sends a powerful signal to global markets: Ontario is committed to eliminating regulatory duplication and accelerating the timeline for world-class mineral development. “The …
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