where mining works
leaders in mining technology
North Bay, Ontario, Canada is home to a mining cluster of more than 60 businesses that provide mining exploration and development services. These services include engineering, fabrication, machinery and equipment manufacturing for the global mining industry. North Bay is proud to be the home of over a half dozen multinational Canadian headquarters. The 2010 Northern Ontario Mining Service & Supply Study revealed sector revenues of the Northern Ontario Mining Supply and Services Sector at a projected $5.6 billion, with more than 23,000 employed. Of that projection, North Bay’s allocation accounts for $770 million with 2,990 employed. Locally, the Mining, Service & Supply Industry has expertise in the areas of: - Mining exploration and development, design build, and mine operating services - Fabricated metal machinery and equipment, including both track and LHD - Fabricated rubber, plastics and chemical products for mining - Wholesale equipment and supplies for mining - Business services for mining including engineering and geo -technical
incentives New and existing companies are eligible for generous financial support in our region, from all three levels of government. Incentives include wage subsidies, research and development grants, incentive term loans/grants and equity instruments to finance capital projects.
mining supply & services export assistance program The Mining Supply & Services Export Assistance Program was created to assist companies in Northern Ontario expand into domestic and international markets. The program provides assistance in the areas of: - Export readiness assessment - Customized export strategy development - In-market mentorship - Market research and intelligence gathering - Export Marketing - companies can seek funding up to $10,000 to assist in covering costs of developing new international and domestic markets outside of Northern Ontario
location North Bay is historically considered the "Gateway to the North" and is a 3.5 hour drive from both Toronto and Ottawa. The City is ideally situated at the crossroads of trans continental highways, railways, air, and fibre optic routes, providing a link to the north, south, east and west for transportation and communication activities. These excellent connections to other markets ensure the rapid and economical transportation of people, products and raw materials.
We are a key part of Canada’s mining triangle with counterpoints, the Sudbury basin and Timmins, Ontario. North Bay is also located in close proximity to northwestern Quebec and within a day’s drive of the James Bay Lowlands (the Ring of Fire).
As Canadian-based mining companies develop properties worldwide, North Bay provides a costeffective location to establish new and expanded export oriented mining supply operations.
quality of life You can drink the water from our lakes, breathe the fresh air and leave your front door unlocked. You can enjoy our symphony orchestra at the largest performing arts centre in the North or hike through our old growth pine forests. You can raise your family in a safe, stimulating environment. But the real key to our quality of life is our low cost of living. Firms can maintain their profit margins and employees can live comfortably on competitive wage levels. Housing is affordable, and a large portion of our health care costs are publicly funded. We have excellent public schools and cost-effective colleges, plus one of Canada’s top ranked universities.
travel distances to major city centres (miles/kilometers) Buffalo 306 / 490
Chicago 715 / 1144
Boston 651 / 1041
Detroit 427 / 683
New York 478 / 770
Approximately a 3.5 hour drive to Toronto or Ottawa, nestled between Trout Lake and Lake Nipissing, North Bay is a four-seasons destination offering urban amenities and accessible wilderness. Getting to “The Bay” is easy. Leaving is the hard part, once you have experienced it all.
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