A Northern Ontario mining supply group is expanding its membership reach across Ontario.
MineConnect Supply and Services Association announced at the MINExpo International Conference in Las Vegas this week that it plans to broaden its membership base across the province, calling it a “significant milestone in the organization’s growth journey.”
MineConnect, which has an office presence in Nevada, said in a news release that the expansion to include Ontario members will enhance the group’s market presence and should boost domestic and international partnership opportunities for the both organization and its members.
The Sudbury-based group began in 2003 as the Sudbury Area Mining Supply and Service Association, representing a cluster of local industrial suppliers, before rebranding and changing to its current name in 2020 to appeal to a broader, pan-Northern Ontario array of industry players.
The association organizes trade missions, stages events and sets up pavilions at conferences and trade shows like Las Vegas to aid companies in showcasing products, expertise and innovation to domestic and international audiences.
“We are thrilled to embark on this expansion and broaden our impact,” said Marla Tremblay, MineConnect’s executive director in the release. “Our goal has always been to provide exceptional support, resources, and networking opportunities for professionals in the mining industry. By extending our reach, we aim to create even more value for our members and enhance the overall strength of the industry across the province.”
“MineConnect has a long history of representing and promoting the mining supply and service sector in Northern Ontario,” said Ontario Mines Minister George Pirie in a statement.
“Their growth will broaden membership to include supply and service companies located throughout the province, fostering greater innovation and collaboration to keep the mining industry strong and reinforcing that Ontario is one of the best places in the world to invest and do business.”
