OMA 100TH ANNIVERSARY
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT:
#ThisIsMining takes a fresh look at the industry By Chris Hodgson
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he Ontario Mining Association is turning 100 years old in 2020. When an organization and the industry it represents has been around for this long, it risks two things: that people stop thinking about it and appreciating the benefits it brings, or that they think of it in outdated terms. We are enormously proud of how far we have some as an industry, as a community and as individuals, and we are eager to both celebrate our past achievements, and even more so, build excitement about our industry’s future. Mining has always been about discovery. The more we mine the earth’s depths for the elements that drive our modern world, the more we discover what we have become and where we are headed. If you ask anyone in our community, “What is mining?” they will tell you some great stories. Stories that touch on the latest technology; inclusive and increasingly diverse workplaces; stewardship of our planet; a life of adventure; and a legacy of community building in Ontario. To us, mining is all of these things and more. In our centennial year, we are inviting Ontarians – particularly the younger generations – to join us in discovering everything mining in Ontario is, and all it has to offer. #ThisIsMining, the OMA’s centennial campaign, offers an opportunity to take a fresh look at the role of mining in our lives and in our province. What are the elements that make up our industry? Is it the drilling and the digging, the machinery and extraction of essential minerals and metals from the earth? Or is there something different to be uncovered when one looks beneath the surface? #ThisIsMining aims to surprise and inspire, motivating people to form opinions about our industry based on curiosity, discovery and engagement. Ontario mining is on the forefront of providing the world with the sustainably-sourced minerals and metals needed to make modern life a reality, and to solve our most pressing environmental problems. Demand will only grow as we transition to a low carbon future. Rich in mineral resources, Ontario is a leader in responsible mining. We have a world-class safety record, clean processes and low carbon emissions compared to other industries and jurisdictions. Furthermore, Ontario 30 | CANADIAN
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