TIMMINS – The Ontario government is investing over $7 million in 17 projects to accelerate research, development and commercialization of innovative technologies to help the province meet the increasing global demand for critical minerals needed to manufacture batteries and electric vehicles. The funding, delivered through the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund, will help stimulate investment in Ontario’s critical minerals supply chain and create …
Investing in Early Mineral Exploration
TIMMINS – The Ontario government is investing $13 million through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help 84 junior mining companies finance early exploration projects. These projects have the potential to lead to promising discoveries of valuable mineral deposits and lead to future mines, which would boost economic growth and job creation for northern and Indigenous communities. “This investment is an important …