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News and Events

  • ​October 30, 2023 - The 2023-2024 officers were elected as follows:  President - Mike Grant, Vice-President - Rudy Wahl, Secretary/Treasurer - Cyndee Komar joined by new board members Katarina Bjorkman, Percy Clark and Troy Gallik.  
  • June 23, 2023 -  After a three year absence the Annual Thunder Bay Mining Day was held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Marina Park in Thunder Bay. It was hosted and organized by volunteers from a variety of local associations who are involved in the mining, exploration and the related supply and service industries in northwestern Ontario. It serves to raise awareness of the importance of these industries. For updates check the Thunder Bay Mining Day website.
  • Oct. 21, 2021 - The NWOPA Awards Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 NWOPA awards. (Read more..)
  • Apr. 20, 2020 - The NWOPA Awards Committee is pleased to announce the 2019 Bernie Schnieders Discovery of the Year Award 

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