Welcome to the home of the Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association


News and Events

• CIM-WIM-NWOPA Christmas PartyReconnect with the Exploration and Mining Community at this year’s festive celebration. Join us for an evening of networking, refreshments, and seasonal cheer at Sleeping Giant Brewery.
  Location: Sleeping Giant Brewery
  Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
  Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  Tickets:
  Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite.
  We look forward to celebrating the season with you. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry colleagues in a welcoming and relaxed setting.
  
  
• October 28, 2024 – The 2024-2025 Officers were elected as follows: Mike Grant (President), Rudy Wahl (Vice-President), Cyndee Komar (Treasurer/Secretary) joined by Directors Alan Aubut, Katrina Bjorkman, Percy Clark, Troy Gallik, Ryan Hrkac, Carl Nagy and Theresa Nelson.

• The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association was held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay

• The Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) proudly hosted the Prospectors Tent at the CEN-CAN Expo on September 11-12th, providing a valuable platform for prospectors, contractors, and junior exploration companies to showcase their projects and services. Held in Thunder Bay, the CEN-CAN Expo brought together members of the mining, energy, and construction industries, offering unparalleled networking opportunities and fostering cross-industry collaboration. 

• The 9th Annual Thunder Bay Mining Day was held on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Marina Park in Thunder Bay. It serves to raise awareness of the importance of these industries. For updates check the Thunder Bay Mining Day website.

• Ontario Prospectors Exploration Showcase "Exploration Finds Mines!" was held April 23 & 24, 2024 At The Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay

​

• March 1st and 2nd, 2024- 2024 Annual NW Trappers Convention was held in Thunder Bay. Fur Trappers Convention

 

• February 2nd and 3rd, 2024- The SEG Lakehead University Student Chapter and the Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) was held with a total of ~135 attendees. 

Current Metals Prices

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.
(details)

This is Mine Life
Check out this short YouTube video on modern mine life from The Ontario Mining Association

Want to start prospecting for precious, base metals, and critical minerals within Ontario? Get started by obtaining a prospectors licence
How to Obtain a Prospector's Licence in
Ontario
Getting Started on the Mining Lands Administration System

The Regional Land Use Geologist (RLUG) with the Thunder Bay Ministry of Mines office can advise you regarding land use issues related to prospecting and mineral exploration issues. Call 807-632-1860.