Mining Matters

Mining Matters partnered with the Ontario Mining Association to take part in Level Up! Career Fairs in Thunder Bay and Timmins. Thousands of students got hands-on with 'This is Mine Life,' connected with industry experts, and explored exciting career paths in mining. From discovering how mining shapes everyday life to uncovering unexpected opportunities, it was an unforgettable experience! A big thank you to the Ontario Mining Association and 'This is Mine Life' for making it possible. #earthscience #geology #mineral #mining #geoscience

Did you know iron is the backbone of modern life? It comes from the minerals hematite and magnetite and is the key ingredient in steel – used in everything from cars and bridges to dishwashers. Canada is a top producer, with iron sourced from Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nunavut. Recycling steel also conserves iron ore, making it vital for a sustainable future! The hematite sample (ROMESM4484) is from Utah, USA and photographed by Royal Ontario Museum. #earthscience #geoscience #mining #geology #mineral https://lnkd.in/eWzgFXHF

Mining Matters was pleased to participate as both an exhibitor and presenter at the fall Conference of the Ontario Association of Geographic and Environmental Educators (OAGEE), hosted at York University, on October 18th. Teachers from across Ontario visited the Mining Matters booth and participated in a workshop to learn about the array of resources available to support them in the classroom and beyond. Congratulations to the Committee for another success conference! #education #earthscience #geology #mining #geoscience #ontarioteachers

Mining Matters was pleased to be invited to participate in the Red Cloud Fall Mining Showcase 2024. Held on October 16th and 17th at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Mining Matters connected with industry professionals sharing our mission and new initiatives. Thank you to Red Cloud Financial Services Inc. for making our participation possible!

Inspire the next generation of mining and STEM professionals! Host an unforgettable ‘Take Your Kids to Work Day’ this year with our GEMS Kits. From building a headframe to creating amethyst pendants, these hands-on activities make learning about geology, engineering, mining, and sustainability fun and engaging. Kit Includes: All materials and instructions for interactive, educational activities Available for November 6th! Order by October 28th. Base Kit: $165 (additional students +$20 each) Learn more and order: MiningMatters.ca/TOKWD

Mining Matters had a wonderful time partnering with the APGO Education Foundation at the 56th Annual OLMC Gem and Mineral Show in Ottawa! We connected with hundreds of youths, families, and mineral enthusiasts, together sharing knowledge on all the beautiful gems and minerals in this world! Looking forward to 2025! A big thank you to the Ottawa Lapsmith & Mineral Club, Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), and the William Pearson Family Fund for making our participation possible!

This summer, Mining Matters partnered with Camp STEAM Canada to deliver hands-on workshops during their week-long Minecraft camps! We engaged over 150 campers in Kingston, Sudbury, North Bay, and Sault Ste. Marie, connecting virtual worlds with real-world mining knowledge, exploring the role of minerals in daily life, and showcasing exciting mining careers. A big thank you to Camp STEAM Canada for hosting us!

Level Up! Thunder Bay was rockin’ yesterday! Nearly 1,500 joined and explored careers in skilled trades and in #mining. HUGE shoutout to our amazing ambassadors from local Thunder Bay mining operations who made this event such a success: Wendy Wang, Short Range Mine Planner (Impala Canada), Clyde M., Community Relations Coordinator (Wyloo), Kevin Falla, Carpenter, (Newmont Corporation), Jodi Waboose, Electrical Apprentice (Newmont Corporation), Scott Lawson, Long Term Planner (Newmont Corporation), and Mark Hamilton, Geologist (Alamos Gold Inc.). Sharing your stories of your careers in mining makes all the difference to the youth. Don’t miss out! Join us for the next Level Up! events in Sudbury and Timmins next week. #MiningCareers #SkilledTrades #LevelUpEvents #LevelUp Katie Cousineau, Jeffrey Nicholls, Kris DeGiacomo, Chelsea Renaud, EPt Skilled Trades Ontario / Métiers spécialisés Ontario Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills / Travail, Immigration, Formation et Compétences NORCAT Mining Matters Covergalls Workwear

Educators are known for travelling over their breaks, yet where our President & CEO, Joanne Sallay, visited this August may surprise you. She was invited on a "Life in a Mining Camp" tour at the Côté Gold Mine in Gogama, Ontario, alongside 20 educators from across the province. It’s known that many students (and grown-ups) do not know much about #mining, and what they do know is likely out of date. However, Joanne's trip felt more like a glimpse into the famous cartoon, The Jetsons, where cutting-edge technology is the norm. If you're interested in getting a glimpse of what the educators experienced—an exciting world of STEM, self-autonomous trucks, and robotic dogs—instead of old notions of mining, this blog is for you! At Teachers on Call, we believe that helping students be successful in school and life, including navigating future career pathways, is an important role we play. A big thank you to our educator tour organizers — The Canadian Ecology Centre, Mining Matters, and the Ontario Mining Association  — and mining host IAMGOLD Corporation. Read our blog here: https://lnkd.in/g6CiVJiQ 📷Michael Scholz #FutureCareers #STEMEducation #Partner

Join us on Sep 26 to learn about career opportunities in the mining industry at the 2024 Skilled Trades Career Fair!