Resources - Education

Ontario MNDM Guides

Fun Fact!

The world's second largest diamond was recently found in Botswana by Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp. It measures 1,111 carats - which is about the size of a tennis ball!

Did you know?

Zinc is critical for child development. Of all the micronutrients, it has the strongest effect on our immune system.

Source: International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)

Mining Matters has collaborated with the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines to create non-technical, friendly and approachable resources that generate excitement and curiosity about the land beneath our feet from an Ontario Perspective. Designed for an audience from 6 to 86 years!

Rocks of Ontario Guide

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The Rocks of Ontario Guide features rocks commonly found in Ontario and the processes that shaped them. Download your copy here!

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Le Guide des roches de l’Ontario présente plusieurs roches couramment retrouvées en Ontario ainsi que les processus derrière leur formation. Téléchargez votre exemplaire ici!

Now available in Cree, Ojibway, and Oji-Cree!

Fossils of Ontario Guide

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The Fossils of Ontario Guide features fossils commonly found in Ontario and how life, even millions of years old, has been preserved. Download your copy here!

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Le Guide des fossiles de l’Ontario présente plusieurs fossiles couramment retrouvés en Ontario et explique comment les formes de vie, mêmes celles d’il y a plusieurs millions d’années, ont été préservées. Téléchargez votre exemplaire ici!

Now available in Cree, Ojibway, and Oji-Cree!