Posts Tagged ‘Ontario Mining Association’
Written by Workplace Safety North on 02 June 2016
Marc Lauzier, Goldcorp VP welcomed by Workplace Safety North NORTH BAY, ON – In 1928, a fire broke out in a Timmins gold mine, killing 39 miners. This incident, one of the worst mining disasters in Canadian history, led to the creation of the internationally renowned Ontario Mine Rescue (OMR) [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 09 November 2015
This week the Ontario Mining Association (OMA) held their annual “Meet the Miners” event at Queen’s Park. This annual event is held to bring recognition to the importance of the mining sector in our province and inform politicians of the successes and challenges within the industry. Many [Read more]
Written by Reader Submission on 07 May 2014
“This is a very sad day, particularly for the families and the colleagues of the fine people who lost their lives in this terrible incident. My thoughts are with them during this difficult time. We are absolutely committed to mine safety in the province of Ontario and to making sure that our [Read more]
Written by MPP Michael Mantha on 02 November 2013
This week the Ontario Mining Association (OMA) held their annual “Meet the Miners” event at Queen’s Park. This annual event is held to bring recognition to the importance of the mining sector in our province and inform politicians of the successes and challenges within the industry. Many [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 21 August 2012
OTTAWA, ON – Representatives of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) are in Ottawa this week for meetings with provincial leaders to discuss issues and opportunities in Northwestern Ontario during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario annual conference. “Northwestern [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 01 February 2012
OMA member Barrick Hemlo Mines is providing opportunities for residents of two nearby First Nations, Pic River and Pic Mobert, in Northwestern Ontario — In 2009, the original 1992 agreement between Hemlo and these First Nations was broadened — It creates a framework to train First [Read more]
Written by Press Release on 12 December 2011
from Ontario Mining Association Barrick Gold’s Hemlo Operation in Northwestern Ontario was presented with the Mining Association of Canada’s Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Leadership Award at a Mining Day on the Hill event in Ottawa last month — Other OMA members to receive TSM [Read more]