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Northern Ontario Mining Showcase expands to include MinExpo, PDAC and CIM International

Press Release

From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor

February 24, 2025

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, announced a Government of Canada investment of $1,668,500 to help pave the way for the City of Temiskaming Shores to showcase Northern Ontario mining businesses and organizations on the world stage at three separate events in 2024 and 2025.

Of the total, FedNor funding of $1,324,500 will enable the City of Temiskaming Shores to establish the 11th annual Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (NOMS) pavilion at the 2025 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention in Toronto (March 2-5). This targeted investment will also allow the NOMS pavilion to return to the 2025 Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) annual convention that will take place in Montreal (May 4-7). The two showcase events will help close to 150 businesses and organizations to increase sales and exports, access new markets and explore partnership opportunities. Since its inception in 2015, the FedNor-funded pavilion has helped participating businesses increase sales and exports by more than $100 million, while helping to create and maintain 900 jobs across Northern Ontario.

Building on the overwhelming success of NOMS, FedNor funding of $344,000 allowed the City of Temiskaming Shores to expand the NOMS to include a 1,800 square-foot Northern Ontario pavilion at MinExpo International 2024, which took place in Las Vegas last year (Sept. 24-26). NOMS at MinExpo assisted 30 exhibitors, helping them reach a broader global audience, connect with potential buyers and investors, increase sales and exports and support high-quality jobs in Northern Ontario.

Mining and related industries are a cornerstone of the national economy, employing more than 630,000 people and contributing approximately $100 billion annually to Canada’s GDP. In Ontario alone, the mining supply and service sectors generate an estimated $10 billion annually and support 23,000 high-quality jobs.

Click here for a complete list of the 110+ exhibitors taking part in the 11th annual Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (NOMS) at the 2025 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention, taking place in Toronto March 2-5, 2025.

Quotes

“The Northern Ontario Mining Showcase is an economic driver that has helped create over 900 jobs and delivered over $100 million in economic benefits in our region of Northern Ontario. Our mining supply and service sector is vital to the success of our region. Expanding the NOMS footprint to include MinExpo, PDAC and CIM International will make a meaningful difference in the lives of people and families that depend on this important industry.”

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor

“This $1.6 million announcement will ensure the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase can establish a strong regional presence at MinExpo and CIM International, while maintaining its reputation as the largest attraction at PDAC. It is exciting to see this flagship initiative is expanding so that as many businesses as possible can capitalize on this amazing opportunity.”

Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming

“I’m proud the City of Temiskaming Shores will once again be leading the charge to ensure NOMS remains a major driving force behind jobs, growth and business success here at home and across Northern Ontario. Thanks to FedNor’s ongoing support, the NOMS has grown in size and scope, positioning itself as a must-see for convention goers seeking new business, clients, and contacts. With the addition of MinExpo, even more businesses can now realize the benefits this exciting program delivers in the form of new partnerships, increased exports and profitability.”

–       Jeff Laferriere, Mayor of Temiskaming Shores

Quick facts

  • The funding announced today is provided through FedNor’s Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation Fund (REGI), which supports the growth of Northern Ontario businesses, their expansion into new markets, and their adoption of new technologies and processes.
  • Over 50,000 mining professionals from over 125 countries attend MinExpo every four years to meet with manufacturers, suppliers and cutting-edge startups. Featuring all things mining, including the latest processing equipment to productivity-enhancing technology, this three-day event is the world’s largest mining show.
  • PDAC is the world’s premier mineral exploration & mining convention and the leading event for people, companies and organizations connected to mineral exploration. This annual convention is known for attracting up to 25,000 attendees from over 130+ countries for its educational programming, networking events and outstanding business opportunities.
  • As Canada’s leading mining marketplace, the CIM Convention + Expo is Canada’s premier mining trade show, featuring hundreds of companies showcasing the latest in mining equipment, tools, technology, services and products.

Associated links

Contacts
Jennifer Kozelj
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor
jennifer.kozelj@sac-isc.gc.ca

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Media Relations

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