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ONTARIO MINING Ontario Mining 2015 2015 Economy | Gold | Ring of Fire | Base Minerals | Finance | Services | Equipment Extract Dear Readers, With 42 active mine sites generating over 200,000 jobs and $800 million annually for the province's coffers, Ontario is Canada's largest producer of commodities. The province’s mineral production is now valued at $9.2 billion with more than $4 billion More invested in exploration, R&D, equipment and construction. With your Equipment, People, and Process Despite volatility in prices of the province’s two main exports – gold and nickel – a number of new mines are set to open in the coming years, in addition to Vale’s fully automated Totten mine that opened in February 2014. We have also witnessed a shift Emerson will help increase uptime through new technologies, in the merger market in Ontario, where a number of major acquisitions have occurred multiple world class brands, and 80 years of industry expertise. in the gold sector since 2012, reinforcing the attractiveness of the province’s assets. To find out how to extract more in mining contact us at: Nonetheless, social acceptability and constrained access to high-potential sites Tel: 905 948 3400 or Email: [email protected] remain hurdles for Ontario to overcome. In this context, the modernization of the Mining Act, as well as the further implementation of Northern Ontario’s Growth Plan agenda, will play a crucial role in advancing the Ring of Fire, which represents a potential $25 billion for the province. As the alpha of the world’s mining sector, Ontario will set the pace for the mining industry in 2015. Through its unique and long-standing experience in financing, exploration, innovation, production and safety, both Toronto and Northern Ontario will help develop projects and optimize mining processes across the world. Throughout our Industry Explorations, we will explore these issues in more detail by presenting you viewpoints of those on the ground, the movers and shakers of the industry with whom we met one-on-one in Toronto, Sudbury and Timmins. This book is the culmination of months of preparation, research and interviews with the sector’s top executives and policymakers, who generously donated their time and insights. Such a report would not be possible without their input, and we sincerely thank them for their support. Gabrielle Morin Senior Director Angela Harmantas Senior Journalist Global Business Reports The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. © 2014. Ad_GBR_Mining.indd 1 14-05-23 12:09 PM Extract Dear Readers, With 42 active mine sites generating over 200,000 jobs and $800 million annually for the province's coffers, Ontario is Canada's largest producer of commodities. The province’s mineral production is now valued at $9.2 billion with more than $4 billion More invested in exploration, R&D, equipment and construction. With your Equipment, People, and Process Despite volatility in prices of the province’s two main exports – gold and nickel – a number of new mines are set to open in the coming years, in addition to Vale’s fully automated Totten mine that opened in February 2014. We have also witnessed a shift Emerson will help increase uptime through new technologies, in the merger market in Ontario, where a number of major acquisitions have occurred multiple world class brands, and 80 years of industry expertise. in the gold sector since 2012, reinforcing the attractiveness of the province’s assets. To find out how to extract more in mining contact us at: Nonetheless, social acceptability and constrained access to high-potential sites Tel: 905 948 3400 or Email: [email protected] remain hurdles for Ontario to overcome. In this context, the modernization of the Mining Act, as well as the further implementation of Northern Ontario’s Growth Plan agenda, will play a crucial role in advancing the Ring of Fire, which represents a potential $25 billion for the province. As the alpha of the world’s mining sector, Ontario will set the pace for the mining industry in 2015. Through its unique and long-standing experience in financing, exploration, innovation, production and safety, both Toronto and Northern Ontario will help develop projects and optimize mining processes across the world. Throughout our Industry Explorations, we will explore these issues in more detail by presenting you viewpoints of those on the ground, the movers and shakers of the industry with whom we met one-on-one in Toronto, Sudbury and Timmins. This book is the culmination of months of preparation, research and interviews with the sector’s top executives and policymakers, who generously donated their time and insights. Such a report would not be possible without their input, and we sincerely thank them for their support. Gabrielle Morin Senior Director Angela Harmantas Senior Journalist Global Business Reports The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. © 2014. Ad_GBR_Mining.indd 1 14-05-23 12:09 PM CONTENTS Exclusive Interviews Leading figures in Ontario’s mining industry from the governmental, non-government and private sector discuss their business and organizational strategies as well as the OVERVIEW 64. Targeting the Youth: Recruitment in wider trends in the industry. A World Class Jurisdiction: Ontario and Ontario’s Mining Industry its Mining Industry 66. Expert Opinion by Collins Barrow Toronto Infrastructure Advisory (CBTIA) 8. Introducing Ontario: A Brief Political and 67. Interview with CJ Stafford & Associates 11, 16, 25, 38, Economic Overview 68. Interview with Resource Capital Funds 49, 57 11. Interview with Ministry of Northern 69. Interview with IBK Capital Development and Mines 70. Interview with Waterton Global 12. Forging a New Path: An Introduction to Resource Fund Mgmt. Editorial Mining in Ontario 71. Interview with Ormston List Frawley 14. Mapping Ontario's Mining Industry LLP Analysis 16. Interview with Ontario Mining There is no substitute for talking in person. Association SERVICE AND SUPPLY IN Global Business Reports’ on-the-ground 17. Expert Opinion by Davies, Ward, Phillips SUDBURY journalists spend months surveying the & Vineberg LLP industry and speaking to its leaders, Ontario's Home for Mining's Ancillary 18. Interview with KPMG gathering a deep and Services 19. Expert Opinion by XPS Consulting & objective view of Testwork Services Ontario’s mining sector. 74. Expanding Expertise: Haulage, Surveying, and Safety 12, 22, 34, 44, GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 76. Company Profile by Minewise 54, 62, 74, 80, Exploration and Production of Gold in 77. Interview with Becker Varis Ontario 78. Interview with Industrial Fabrication Inc. 88 79. Interview with Rematech Industries 22. New Gold Districts Offer Huge Potential 80. Meeting Growing Challenges: Heavy 25. Interview with Harte Gold Corp. Equipment, Drilling, and Shaft Sinking Maps and 26. Interview with Rubicon Minerals Corp. in Ontario Quantitative Data 30. Interview with SRK Consulting 82. Interview with Ausenco Maps and quantitative data highlight and 31. Interview with Northern Sun Mining 83. Interview with MacLean Engineering clarify the key trends and underlying 84. Interview with Orbit Garant Drilling economics of both the Ontario mining 85. Interview with B&D Manufacturing SLOW BURN industry as well as the wider economy. Ontario's Vaunted Ring of Fire 86. Interview with DMC Mining Services The Added Edge: Consulting and 34. Progress Despite Setbacks in the Ring 88. Technology in Ontario of Fire 90. Interview with Emerson Canada 8-9, 12-16, 23, 38. Interview with Hatch 91. Interview with XPS Consulting & 39. Interview with MacDonald Mines Testwork Services 35, 45, 54, 62 40. Interview with Noront Resources 92. Interview with Cowan Dynamics 41. Interview with Bold Ventures Inc. 93. Interview with Centric Mining Systems (NCS Technology Inc.) BEST OF THE REST Expert Opinion Ontario's Other Minerals APPENDIX Into the Future Company leaders write in-depth thought 44. Unlocking Value in Ontario’s Diverse pieces on specific topics in the industry, Commodities 96. Final Thoughts ranging from new reporting standards to 47. Interview with Black Widow Resources 98. Company Index improve transparency to the obstacles to Inc. 99. Credits increasing infrastructure 48. Interview with First Nickel Inc. investment. 49. Interview with Ontario Graphite 50. Interview with Northern Graphite Corp. 51. Interview with Transition Metals 17, 19, 66 GLOBAL REACH Exporting Mining Expertise and Finance 54. Broadening Horizons: Ontario’s Miners Final in South America, Europe, Asia, and the Thoughts United States This research has been conducted by Angela Harmantas, When the global mining industry rebounds, 57. Interview with Orvana Minerals Corp. Gabrielle Morin, and Irina Negoita. Ontario will be at the fore. Company Edited by John V. Bowlus 58. Interview with Dundee Precious Metals Graphic design by Gonzalo Da Cunha executives provide additional color about 60. Interview with Silver Bear Resources the trends and new ideas that will shape A Global Business Reports Publication 61. Interview with Stans Energy Corp. For updated industry news from our on-the-ground teams the future of mining 62. Interview with Black Iron Inc. around the world, please visit our website at gbreports.com, in Ontario. subscribe to our newsletter by signing up 63. Towering Toronto: Financial and Human to our VIP list through our website, Capital in Ontario Mining or follow us on Twitter: @GBReports. 96-97 ONTARIO MINING 2015 CONTENTS Exclusive Interviews Leading figures in Ontario’s mining industry from the governmental, non-government and private sector discuss their business and organizational strategies as well as the OVERVIEW 64. Targeting the Youth: Recruitment in wider trends in the industry. A World Class Jurisdiction: Ontario and Ontario’s Mining Industry its Mining Industry 66. Expert Opinion by Collins Barrow Toronto Infrastructure Advisory (CBTIA) 8. Introducing Ontario: A Brief Political and 67. Interview with CJ Stafford & Associates 11, 16, 25, 38, Economic Overview 68.