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Aggregate FAQ | Ontario Sand, Stone & Gravel Association

OSSGA is a not-for-profit industry association representing over 280 sand, gravel, and crushed stone producers and suppliers of valuable industry products and services. Collectively, our members supply the substantial majority of the approximately 164 million tonnes of aggregate consumed annually in the province to build and maintain Ontario's …

Environmental groups unite against new gravel excavation in Ontario …

The coalition maintains that the permitting process for gravel mining is tilted in favour of the aggregate extraction industry. "Gravel mining companies engage in a 'wild west claim staking' approach of land-banking multiple sites for future extraction of a finite resource. ... Sharon Armstrong of the Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel ...

Economic Contribution

A 2022 economic research report produced by the Ontario Mining Association in partnership with Ontario's Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, State of the Ontario Mining Sector, forecasts that the GDP contribution from the mining industry in Ontario will grow 25% between 2020 and 2025, from an estimated …

Management of Aggregate Resources

The findings of this report align with the path the Ministry is on to modernize and improve aggregate resource management in Ontario. The Ministry made legislative and regulatory changes under the Aggregate Resources Act and established four new Aggregate Resources of Ontario Provin-cial Standards between 2019 and 2022.

THE IMPACTS OF AGGREGATE MINING ON FARMLAND

THE IMPACTS OF AGGREGATE MINING ON FARMLAND. July 2, 2020. Every day in Ontario we lose 175 acres of what is often our best farmland to threats such as urban sprawl and aggregate mining. Most people are probably familiar with the impacts urban sprawl has on farmland, but the impacts from aggregate mining may not be as …

State of the Aggregate Resource in Ontario Study

State of the Aggregate Resource in Ontario Study Figure 2: SAROS Study Structure 1.5 Introduction to Aggregate Resources Aggregate is defined in Ontario's Aggregate Resources Act as gravel, sand, clay, earth, shale, stone, limestone, dolostone, sandstone, marble, granite, rock or other prescribed material.

Aggregates

Responsible management of Ontario's natural aggregate resources since 1887. We are proud to serve Ontario's construction, civil engineering and environmental industries with 13 quarries and 17 sand and gravel pits in the Niagara region, Simcoe, Grey, Bruce and Essex counties. Our sites provide consistent, quality aggregate materials that ...

Auditor General slams aggregate industry in report

A damning report on the aggregate industry released by Ontario's Auditor General in December confirms what many local politicians and residents have been saying for years — the industry is ...

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News. The Aggregate Resources Act and its regulations require aggregate operators to pay fees related to the extraction of aggregate materials. Aggregate licence and permit holders must pay an annual fee. Some …

March: Updates on critical mining in northern Ontario

The northern Ontario mining industry is destined to play an important role in the province's critical minerals strategy as a supplier of nickel, cobalt, and lithium to southern Ontario's auto industry. "The demand for critical minerals is an enormous opportunity for Ontario to reassert its position in the global mining industry," said ...

Sand and Gravel Mining | Ciglen Aggregates | Ontario

We value your business and will work hard to ensure you call us the next time you have an sand and gravel mining job. Contact Ciglen Aggregates at 705-499-1973 for outstanding sand and gravel mining work at affordable prices.

Aggregates – Republic of Mining

Organizers of the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition say the industry has enough sites to meet demand, and further expansion of quarries damages ecosystems and threatens endangered species. ... The Ontario Stone Sand & Gravel Association Members Learn the Benefits of Rail-Veyor® for the Aggregate Industry. Sudbury, ON, Canada – …

Dust Management at Pits & Quarries

Provincially, Ontario Regulation 419/05 – Air Pollution and Local Air Quality, applies to every aggregate site in Ontario and sets standards for TSP and ... mining and mineral processing, landfill operations, agricultural activities, industrial ... The aggregate industry is committed to providing and promoting a safe and healthy environment ...

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Faq - TOARC - The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation. Home › Faq. Aggregate Producers Amendments, Transfers or Surrenders of Licence/Permits Contractors General Questions Landowners Payment of Fees Production Reports.

Ontario Strengthening Mining Industry in Northern Ontario

Posted on March 04, 2024. TORONTO – The Ontario government is providing more than $3.7 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to 11 mining supply and service sector companies in Northern Ontario. This investment is promoting innovation, workplace safety, business development and job creation in the …

LETTER: Aggregate official offers up 'standard industry spin'

In Ontario's uncoordinated gravel mining industry, competing companies typically use their own aggregate sources to deliver product to construction sites, regardless of the proximity or lack of same of the pit to the project. Then there is the question of supply and demand.

2022 & 2023 Aggregate Fees

2022 & 2023 Aggregate Fees. The Aggregate Resources Act and its regulations require aggregate operators to pay fees related to the extraction of aggregate materials. Aggregate licence and permit holders must pay an annual fee. Some annual fees are shared. Royalties are paid to the Crown for use of the Crown-owned aggregate.

Facts and Figures

Between 2001 and 2022, average earning for the mining and quarrying industry grew by 72% while the average for the support activities for mining grew 90%. Ontario's mining …

Sand & Gravel Mining in Canada

Expert industry market research on the Sand & Gravel Mining in Canada (2024-2029). Make better business decisions, faster with IBISWorld's industry market research reports, statistics, analysis, data, trends and forecasts.

Aggregate resources of Ontario standards

Aggregate resources of Ontario: Site plan standards Recommended references When applying for a licence, aggregate permit or wayside permit and depending on the location of the proposed site, the applicant may wish to pre-consult with agencies that will be circulated the application for review.

Mining and minerals | ontario.ca

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Protecting biodiversity while promoting economic opportunities in the resource sector and supporting outdoor recreation opportunities. The provincial government regulates mineral and aggregate resource development in Ontario. It provides planning tools and resources to ensure land is used …

Reform Gravel Mining Coalition

RGMC: Ontario must halt new gravel mining approvals to address crisis revealed in Auditor General's report. Download the Auditor General's report on the Management of Aggregate Resources in Ontario, Read RGMC's Statement and Press Release in response to the Auditor General and Download RGMC's Fact Sheet to learn more about …

Aggregates

Aggregates refer to hard, granular materials such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone that are used for construction purposes. Anything made from concrete or asphalt requires aggregates. In Ontario today, almost every building, road, and structure contains some form of aggregate. Each year, the industry uses about 14 tonnes of aggregate for …

3. The Environmental Impacts of Aggregate Extraction

A more detailed picture of the environmental impact of aggregate mining is outlined in a 2005 legal challenge to the expansion of an existing quarry in the Niagara Escarpment. ... Rebalancing the Load: The need for an aggregates conservation strategy for Ontario, 2005. The. Pembina Institute, pgs 8-9.

State of the Aggregate Resource in Ontario Study

There have been many changes to the planning landscape over the past 20 years since the previous study of aggregate resources in Ontario was undertaken (such as the Oak …

Ontario's aggregate reform | ontario.ca

Ontario's aggregate reform. Learn about changes to Regulation 244/97 and the provincial standards under the Aggregate Resources Act, based on your feedback on how to …

Top active mines in Ontario | Mining & Energy

Location: Red Lake, Ontario. Owner: Gold Corp. Inc. The Red Lake Mine is one of the most profitable gold mines in the world, with estimated reserves of 3.23 million ounces. Victor Diamond Mine. Location: James Bay …

Production Statistics

Suite 103, 1001 Champlain Avenue Burlington, Ontario L7L 5Z4. Phone: (905) 319-7424 Fax: (905) 319-7423. Toll Free: 1-866-308-6272 or 1-866-30-TOARC

Canada's Top 10 Aggregate Operations

Holcim Canada's Rob McDougall reports that the Milton, Ont. quarry of Dufferin Aggregates produced 2.7 m tonnes in 2009, rising two places from the previous year to take sixth place in our Top 10 ranking. The company's nearby Acton quarry produced 1.6 m tonnes to just miss the Top 10 this year and take 11th place.

Management of Aggregate Resources

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (Ministry) is responsible for regulating aggregate development in Ontario (see Appendix 4 for an organ-izational chart of the …

Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario (TAPMO)

Ontario's consumption of aggregate resources helps fuel steady economic growth. But with demand for aggregate products rising faster than close-to-market suppliers can …

Your Company is contemplating investing in the | Chegg

Your Company is contemplating investing in the Aggregate Mining industry in Ontario or any canadian province. Your supervisor has asked you to prepare a report (3 pages minimum, 5 pages maximum excluding images) including pictures and references, defining and explaining the use, extraction methods and the contribution of Aggregate mining to …

CMJ takes the pulse of the aggregate industry in Canada

The OSSGA, along with the Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario (TAPMO), is calling for an increase in aggregate levies to 54¢ per tonne. The current levy in Ontario is only 11.5¢ compared with Alberta's 25¢ and 53¢ in Quebec. "If we are successful in getting increases in fees, there will be more revenues for the ...

Auditor General's report on aggregate finds "limited …

On December 18, the Forks of the Credit Preservation Group (FCPG) joined the Reform Gravel Mining Coalition (RGMC) in calling on the Ontario government to introduce "an immediate moratorium on new aggregate approvals, in order to implement the recommendations presented by the Auditor General in the Value-for-Money Audit of …

Sand and gravel production Canada by province 2022 | Statista

Apr 19, 2024. In 2022, Ontario produced some 88.81 million metric tons of sand and gravel. Ontario is by far the largest sand and gravel producer of any Canadian province or territory. Sand and ...

Management of Aggregate Resources

Aggregates—sand, gravel, clay, stone and rock— are essential for building much of Ontario's infrastructure, including highways, hospitals, schools and houses. However, when these natural materials are extracted from the earth's surface, they can fundamentally transform landscapes, temporarily or permanently altering features such as ...

Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association

OSSGA is a not-for-profit industry association representing over 280 sand, gravel, and crushed stone producers and suppliers of valuable industry products and services. Collectively, our members supply the substantial majority of the approximately 164 million tonnes of aggregate consumed annually in the province to build and maintain Ontario's …

Rehabilitate Your Land

MAAP's work is funded by the aggregate industry, paid for by producers, through a portion of the per tonne levy. The portion of for the MAAP program is approximately 3% of the fees collected. ... THE ONTARIO AGGREGATE RESOURCES CORPORATION. Suite 103, 1001 Champlain Avenue Burlington, Ontario L7L 5Z4. Phone: (905) 319-7424 Fax: …