Northern Ontario Mining Showcase to feature 112 Northern Ontario suppliers at PDAC 2024
Press Release
From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor
February 21, 2024 – North Bay, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, today announced the roster of 112 businesses and organizations that will take part in the FedNor-funded
Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (NOMS) at the 2024 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention. PDAC 2024 will take place from March 3rd to 6th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Led by the City of Temiskaming Shores, NOMS provides a unique opportunity for exhibitors to increase sales, exports and showcase Northern Ontario innovation, including some of the latest in mining equipment, tools, products, services, and clean-tech. Spanning an impressive 13,200 square feet and featuring a jam-packed roster of mining supply and services exhibitors, the pavilion will be one of the largest attractions at the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention.
Based on NOMS’ impressive record of success, the Government of Canada invested $781,750 to support the continued evolution of the pavilion for 2024. Since its inception in 2015, the FedNor-funded pavilion has nearly tripled in size and helped participants create over 900 jobs and generate more than $100 million in increased sales.
Quotes
“The annual Northern Ontario Mining Showcase is a proven economic driver. It continues to help create more than 900 jobs and has delivered over $100 million in economic benefits for Northern Ontario. Our mining supply and service sector is vital to the success of our region and this event is making a concrete difference in the lives of our middle-class families.”
– The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor
“Thanks to Government of Canada support, the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase will be the largest pavilion at PDAC 2024 and a must-see for convention goers seeking new business, clients, and contacts. It’s exciting that the FedNor-funded pavilion once again features a jam-packed roster so that as many businesses as possible can capitalize on this opportunity. This year alone, NOMS is expected to help participants increase sales and exports by more than $10 million while helping to create 75 jobs and maintain 100 more.”
Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming
“Temiskaming Shores is proud to lead the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase initiative to help maximize global opportunities for Northern Ontario communities and businesses. Thanks to FedNor’s ongoing support, the 10th annual Northern Ontario Mining Showcase will feature over 110 Northern Ontario businesses and remain a major driving force behind jobs, growth, and the economic success of our region.”
Jeff Laferriere, Mayor of Temiskaming Shores
Quick facts
- Funding for NOMS is provided through of FedNor’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program. REGI is a national funding program that supports the growth of Canadian businesses, their expansion into new markets, and their adoption of new technologies and processes.
- Taking place in Toronto from March 3-6, 2024, PDAC is the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention and the leading event for people, companies, and organizations connected to mineral exploration.
- This annual award-winning convention attracts up to 30,000 attendees from over 130+ countries and is known for its educational programming, networking events, and outstanding business opportunities. Since it began in 1932, the PDAC Convention has grown in size, stature, and influence. Today, it is the event of choice for the world’s mineral industry hosting more than 1,100 exhibitors and 700 speakers.
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- To find out more about our programs and services, please visit: fednor.canada.ca
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Contacts
Simon Ross
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor
simon.ross@sac-isc.gc.ca
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
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