February 14, 2022 - March 16, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000366 to Harte Gold Corporation for early exploration activities in Hambleton and Gourlay townships.
December 7, 2022 - January 6, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000323 to PAVEY ARK MINERALS INCORPORATED for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000221 to Grid Metals Corporation for early exploration activities near Elliot Lake, Ontario.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to Grid Metals Corporation to undertake this early exploration activity: Mechanized Drilling. The location of the activities is in the Townships of Boon, Gerow, and Lockeyer.
November 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000239 to Silver Lake Ontario Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Ministry is proposing to issue a permit to Grid Metals Corporation to undertake this early exploration activity: Mechanized Drilling. The location of the activities is in the Townships of Boon, and Gerow.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000149 to Grid Metals Corporation for early exploration activities in the Townships of Boon and Gerow.
The Ministry of Mines is proposing to rehabilitate the mine hazards at the abandoned Gould Copper Mine. Project planning is being carried out in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Activities of the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines under the Mining Act (Class Environmental Assessment).
August 13, 2025 - September 12, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000161 to Michael Thompson for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit
September 6, 2022 - October 6, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000268 to Silver Lake Ontario Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000109 to 2758145 Ontario Limited for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Ministry of Energy has released Powering Ontario’s Growth: Ontario’s Plan for a Clean Energy Future, as the government’s official response to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s Pathways to Decarbonization report and registry consultation. The report outlines Ontario’s plan to meet the province's growing demand for electricity.
August 21, 2025 - September 20, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000165 to Bear Creek Gold Ltd. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
August 21, 2024 - September 20, 2024 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-24-000182 to Barrick Gold Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
August 1, 2024 - September 15, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Energy and Electrification has taken actions to facilitate the development of a critical electricity transmission project to support economic growth and electrification initiatives in northeastern Ontario while advancing a shared goal of reconciliation by providing economic and partnership opportunities for Indigenous communities.
