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News and Events

  • Nov. 4, 2020 - The joint NWOPA-CIM-WIM Christmas Party planned for the Sleeping Giant Brewery will not be held this year due to current provincial health guidelines and pandemic restrictions. We plan on hosting this event in December, 2021.
  • July 21, 2020 - The Directors of NWOPA have voted to postpone the Annual General Meeting of the Association until April 2021 (read full announcement)
  • Apr. 20, 2020 - The NWOPA Awards Committee is pleased to announce the 2019 Bernie Schnieders Discovery of the Year Award
  • Mar. 23, 2020 - The 8th Annual Mining Day scheduled to be held at Marina Park in Thunder Bay on June 20, 2020 has been cancelled until June, 2021. Click to view Mining Day Website
  • Mar. 13, 2020 - The Ontario Exploration Showcase scheduled for April 7-8, 2020 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay has been cancelled. (see announcement from the OPA)
  • Mar, 13, 2020 - The NWOPA Awards Dinner scheduled for April 7, 2020 has been cancelled.

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Ore Deposits 101
Check out this series of videos from Sprott Global Investments giving an introduction to different ore deposit types in simple layman's terms.
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