OMA's Mission Statement
To improve the competitiveness of Ontario's mining industry, while promoting safety, environmental stewardship and sustainability.
The Mining Sector in Ontario: 2023 Labour Market Research Study
The lack of a robust workforce pipeline is a critical challenge facing the mining sector in Ontario, with not enough workers to maintain existing operations nor meet growing demand for minerals and metals.
A study conducted by Ipsos and Prism on behalf of the Ontario Mining Association, in partnership with the Ontario Labour Market Partnerships program, reveals the compounding factors driving the significant hiring needs in the sector and offers a data-driven roadmap to success.
OMA Welcomes New President, while Bidding Farewell to Long-term Leader
Members of the Ontario Mining Association welcomed our new President, Priya Tandon, at the annual Meet the Miners Day in Toronto. Ms. Tandon, who assumed the presidency on October 7, 2024, became the first woman to serve in this role. She succeeds Chris Hodgson, who is retiring after an illustrious 20-year tenure with the association.
As President, Ms. Tandon will leverage her visionary leadership to further OMA’s mission of advancing Ontario’s mining sector in a sustainable and responsible manner.
