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News and Events

  • Feb. 9, 2021 - NWOPA Awards for 2020 - We will be recognizing contributions to the exploration industry in the Northwest by announcing recipients of the Association's annual awards, likely in the first half of April. We will be constrained to announcing the awards on-line rather than in our customary gathering, but are looking forward to honouring the recipients with the recognition they so richly deserve. (Call from the Awards Committee for nominations)
  • 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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