Spring Break-Up Ball
Join us for our Annual Spring Break-Up Ball on Saturday, April 12th at the Porcupine Dante Club!
The Spring Break-Up Ball is a long-standing annual event that traditionally celebrates the start of a new field season for the prospectors. Many people in the community attend this much anticipated annual event, from local politicians, prospectors, mining/exploration industry workers, and community members. This dance is a chance for everyone to socialize and kick up their heels in a relaxing, fun environment.
We will have a live band, lots of games and prizes, and a photobooth! There will also be a cash bar and a shuttle service to ensure attendees get home safely.
Tickets are $60/person or $480/table of 8 - LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
Tickets may be purchased in person at Timmins Print Solutions (cash only, Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30, 100C Waterloo Rd) -OR- select the green button below to “Get tickets here!” and e-transfer payment to: porcupineprospectors@outlook.com
The success of this event is because of the support of our generous sponsors.
Please contact us if you would like to donate to help make this year's dance a success!
Introductory Field Trip of the Timmins Gold Camp
PLEASE NOTE THAT DATE IS TBA.
Would you like to know more about the mining history and geology in the Timmins Gold Camp?
Join us for an introductory geological field trip. We will meet at the McIntyre parking lot at 8:45am. Bus will depart at 9am and we will be back at approximately 3pm. This field trip will consist of several stops at geological/historical points of interest across the Timmins camp. A field trip guide will be provided.
Please be sure to bring: warm, dry clothing, a rain coat, sturdy hiking boots/shoes, lunch, snacks and water, optional camera and notebook.
Please register in advance here. Limited seating. For more information please contact Karin at ppda.karin@gmail.com.
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Come visit our booth at the Timmins National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations.
We will be set up in Hollinger Park from 11am to 4pm on June 21st. Let’s celebrate Timmins Indigenous Peoples together.
Introduction to Prospecting
The PPDA is hosting an Introductory Prospecting Course that will cover geology (mineral identification, rocks, tectonics); mineral deposits; the mining cycle; prospecting and exploration techniques; claims acquisitions; and plans and permitting.
This course will have an in-class component and a field trip component.
The course will be taight in the White Pines Boardroom (in the MNDM building) on June 8th and June 9th from 9am to 2pm. Coffee and lunch will be provided.
There will be a field trip component later in June.
The cost of the course is $120/person.
If you have any firther questions, please contact Karin Ostler at ppda.karin@gmail.com or Bill MacRae at macrae.geoserv@gmail.com.
To register, please go to the eventbrite page here.
Porcupine Geological Discussion Group - Technical Talk
Regional Resident Geologist, Vittoria D'Angelo will present an overview of mining and exploration activity in the Timmins District in 2023 as well as some of the new features available for public use on GeologyOntario Spatial Search. In addition, current ongoing OGS mapping and research projects will be briefly highlighted.
Please reserve your tickets in advance here. This event is free for everyone. We will be accepting 2024 PPDA membership dues for those who would like to join our association and support these events. The cost of membership is $20/year. Attending this event can be applied towards CPD hours.
For registrants who are unable to attend in person, we will send out a Teams link for the talk closer to the date.
Coffee and water will be served.
Please contact Karin at ppda.karin@gmail.com for further questions. Hope to see you there!
Break-Up Ball
Join us for our Annual Spring Break-Up Ball on Saturday, April 20th in the McIntyre Ballroom.
The Spring Break-Up Ball is a long-standing annual event that traditionally celebrates the start of a new field season for the prospectors. Many people in the community attend this much anticipated annual event, from local politicians, prospectors, mining/exploration industry workers, and community members. This dance is a chance for everyone to socialize and kick up their heels in a relaxing, fun environment.
We will have a buffet dinner, lots of games and prizes, a cash bar, and a shuttle service to ensure attendees get home safely.
Tickets are $75/person or $600/table of 8. Limited number of tickets are available. Please reach out to Karin Ostler (ppda.karin@gmail.com) or Judy Lam (ppda/judy@gmail.com) for more information.
Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite, at Timmins Print Solutions, or email Judy Lam.
The success of this event if because of the support of our generous sponsors. Please contact us if you would like to donate to help make this year's dance a success!
Monthly PPDA Meeting
Dinner and refreshments at 6pm in the McIntyre Cafe. Meeting begins at 7pm in the Lions Den.
OGS Virtual Showcase
The Ontario Geological Survey (OGS) is pleased to present the OGS Virtual Showcase 2023. Join us to learn about current OGS projects, geoscience activities, products, and services.
This is a free event, hosted virtually via Microsoft Teams Live.
The Technical Program and full agenda will be released in the coming weeks… check the eventbrite periodically for event updates!
Click here to register now!
Showcase Highlights
Updates on current OGS mapping projects happening across the province.
Learn about OGS activities to support critical minerals exploration.
Geological updates and insights from our eight Resident Geologist Program District Offices across Ontario.
Live demonstration of the new search tools and functions on GeologyOntario.
Experience the new OGS Virtual Field Trip: Highlights of the Proterozoic Geology in the Thunder Bay Area.
For the students! Join our geoscientists for a presentation and Q&A at the student information session.
Monthly PPDA Meeting
Dinner and refreshments at 6pm in the McIntyre Cafe. Meeting begins at 7pm in the Lions Den.
PhotonAssay Technical Talk
THe PPDA is hosting a technical talk in the Lion’s Den at the McIntyre Arena. The talk will share MSALABS 3.5 years of experience with PhotonAssay to help the audience understand how the technology can be applied to help improce Exploration, Grade Control, and Mineral Processing - with pracitical examples. We’ll compare and contrast PhotonAssay and Fire Assay as sample prep and assaying ‘systems’ for various mining stakeholders, and provide the opportunity to ask questions.
Please register here to be part of the event.
Monthly PPDA Meeting
Dinner and refreshments at 6pm in the McIntyre Cafe. Meeting begins at 7pm in the Lions Den.
Northeastern Ontario Mines and Minerals Symposium (NEOMMS)
The Northern Prospector’s Association (NPA), a regional association of the Ontario Prospector’s Association (OPA) is pleased to announce information on the Northeastern Ontario Mines and Minerals Symposium (NEOMMS) “Critical Minerals & Green and Gold 2023: Today’s Technology – Tomorrow’s Discoveries” on October 02th - 04th, 2023 at Northern College,Kirkland Lake, ON.
This informative symposium will feature presentations by the Ontario Geological Survey- Resident Geologist Program; Mining Industry presentations as well as Poster Displays and Booths in a Trade Show format; plus, a pre meeting course with presentations by the Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC), updating current results from Metal Earth Project. A pre- symposium Blasting Course is also planned for Sept 28- October 1, 2023.
Preliminary Symposium Presentation Schedule:
Monday, October 02, 2023: MERC, Metal Earth Project Update Course
Tuesday, October 03, 2023: Poster Booth Displays and Industry presentations and OGS presentations
Evening: NEOMMS Banquet with Guest Speaker
Wednesday, October 04, 2023: Poster Booth Displays and Industry presentations and OGS presentations
Presentations schedule, online delegate registration and poster booth registration to follow at a later date.
For more information visit the Ontario Prospector’s Association.
Introductory Field Trip of the Timmins Gold Camp
Join us on Saturday September 30th for a Field Trip. We will meet in the McIntyre Parking lot at 8:45am. Bus will depart at 9am and we will arrive back at approximately 3pm
This field trip will consist of several stops at geological/historical points of interest across the Timmins camp. A field trip guide will be provided.
Please be sure to bring:
Warm, dry clothing, preferably multiple layers.
Rain Coat
Lunch, snacks, and water
Sturdy hiking boots/shoes
Optional: Camera and notebook
Please register in advance here. Limited seating. For more information please contact Karin at ppda.karin@gmail.com
Monthly PPDA Meeting
Dinner and refreshments at 6pm in the McIntyre Cafe. Meeting begins at 7pm in the Lions Den.
Welcome to Timmins Night
This year, the PPDA will set up a booth at the annual "Welcome to Timmins Night" to raise awareness of our organisation and educate community members on what we do. Please come out and visit us. The event will be held at the McIntyre Curling Club on September 6th from 6-8pm.
Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP)
The Ontario government is launching the fourth intake of the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help junior mining companies finance early mineral exploration. OJEP encourages mineral exploration and supports the province’s economic growth and job creation, particularly in northern and Indigenous communities.
Ontario is investing an additional $26 million over two years in the program. This includes $8 million for a new critical minerals funding stream. Through OJEP, junior mining companies can apply for up to $200,000 in funding per project to cover 50 percent of eligible costs.
Applications will be accepted online through Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) during a three week intake period. Funding through the program will be provided to approved projects on a first-come, first-served basis.
To be eligible for funding, an applicant must:
Be a non-producing, junior mining company registered to do business in Ontario with a market capitalisation of up to $100 million (or of a comparable value if a private company) as of the opening date of the intake period.
Submit an application that meets the definition of grassroots exploration.
Provide proof that the applicant has the funds to cover 100 percent of total project costs.
Provide a copy of a valid certificate of insurance that includes general commercial liability covereage at a limit of not less than $2 million per occurance.
Be enrolled in the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS) and hold the necessary mining lands tenure to carry out the project.
Have a valid exploration plan and/or permit issued under the Mining Act at the time of application and for the duration of the project (where required).
Have the approval of the plan/permit and/or tenure holder to apply for OJEP funding and carry out the proposed project.
To submit a secure application, applicants will need a MyOntario Account. Those without an account may register for one on the TPON website.
For more information, contact OJEP@ontario.ca
Fall Prospecting Course
The PPDA will be running a prospecting course in early September. The course will likely be held over 3 days with a field trip component. More details are coming soon.
Science Week at Urban Park
The PPDA will have a booth at the downtown Urban Park on August 23rd as part of their Science Week.
Come by to meet some of our members and find out more about what we do.
A Discussion on Exploration Matters with Hon. George Pirie MPP
The PPDA will host a discussion on exploration matters with the Hon George Pirie MPP, on August 8, 2023 from 1pm-4pm in the Lions Den at the McIntyre Community Centre.
This is a PPDA MEMBERS-ONLY event.
Please click here to register as a member if you wish to attend this event. Membership is $20/year.
To reserve a seat at this event please click here.
Light refreshments will be served. Please contact ppda.karin@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Monthly PPDA Meeting
Dinner and refreshments at 6pm in the McIntyre Cafe. Meeting begins at 7pm in the Lions Den.
Canadian Mining Expo
Come visit out booth during this 2 day event! For more information, please visit https://virtex.canadianminingexpo.com.