Ontario Chamber Launches New Mining Initiative, Ontario’s Mining Future 2030, Canada
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The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) launched its new mining initiative, Ontario’s Mining Future 2030, aimed at ensuring the province remains a global leader in mining, critical minerals, and the clean economy.
This initiative will identify solutions to help the sector to capitalize on growth and position Ontario as the preferred jurisdiction for responsible mining.
“As global demand for critical minerals grows, Ontario has an opportunity to lead. But since our competitors are moving fast, we must move faster,” said Daniel Tisch, president and CEO of the OCC.
“By bringing together stakeholders from across Ontario’s mining sector, we will generate evidence-based recommendations to unlock investment, enhance regulatory certainty, strengthen partnerships between industry, Indigenous communities and government, and address workforce shortages,” added Tisch.
Ontario’s Mining Future 2030 will engage business, government, and Indigenous leaders through a council and policy research outlining key opportunities, challenges, and recommendations to enhance the industry’s global competitiveness and sustainability.
The council has identified several core areas critical to unlocking Ontario’s mining industry, including:
• Workforce development: Ensuring a resilient and available workforce to support mining sector expansion.
• Regulatory approvals: Addressing regulatory approval delays and opportunities to de-risk mining projects.
• Access to Capital, Tax, and Incentives: Attracting investment through financial tools and incentives.
• Energy Security and Infrastructure: Ensuring affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions for mining
projects and driving the clean energy transition.
• Indigenous Partnerships: Exploring diverse approaches to fostering strong partnerships with Indigenous
people, nations and communities.
The Ontario Chamber said it looks forward to working with its members, partners, and all orders of government to advance Ontario’s mining and critical mineral sectors. The OCC thanked its mining initiative anchor partner, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, presenting partners IAMGOLD, Impala Canada, McCarthy Tétrault, Mine Connect, PRA Communications, and supporting partner, Alamos Gold.
“The mining industry is the backbone of the Ontario economy. Agnico Eagle is excited to be working with the Ontario Chamber’s Mining Council to develop recommendations to ensure the sector continues to grow and power our economy into the future,” said Andre Leite, vice president, Ontario Operations, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited.
“IAMGOLD is pleased to join the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and other industry peers as a founding member of the newly created mining council. We look forward to contributing to the Ontario’s Mining Future 2030 initiative, bringing our sustainable mining approach to the council’s work to support further unlocking the potential of Ontario’s mining industry,” said Renaud Adams, IAMGOLD president and CEO.
“Mining plays a vital role in driving Ontario’s economic growth, and PRA Communications is proud to collaborate with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Mining Council. We are committed to shaping the industry’s future and showcasing its full economic potential across the province,” said Michael MacMillan, managing partner, PRA Communications.
The chamber also welcomed having broad representation of the mining sector on the council through the Ontario Mining Association, Canada Nickel Company, Sussex Strategy, and Green TM Resources Canada, and strong community representation from the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, and Timmins Chamber of Commerce.
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is the indispensable partner of business and Canada’s largest, most influential provincial chamber. It is an independent, non-profit advocacy and member services organization representing a diverse network of 60,000 members. The OCC convenes, mobilizes and empowers business and local chambers in pursuit of its purpose: to bring inclusive and sustainable prosperity to Ontario’s businesses, workers, and communities.
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