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Timmins

Timmins is a city in northeastern Ontario, Canada, situated in the Cochrane District approximately 680 km north of Toronto. The city has a population of around 41 000 people and serves as a regional hub for mining, forestry and commerce in the resource-rich Porcupine mining camp. Timmins is renowned as one of Canada's most prolific gold mining centres, with production dating back to the early twentieth century when prospectors discovered gold in the Porcupine region in 1909. The city's economy remains heavily dependent on mining, with numerous active and historic gold operations in the surrounding area, including the Dome, Hollinger and McIntyre mines that collectively produced tens of millions of ounces of gold. Major mining companies continue to operate large-scale gold extraction facilities in the Timmins camp, making it a cornerstone of Ontario's mining sector. The city also supports a significant forestry industry and serves as a service centre for exploration and development projects across northeastern Ontario. Timmins was incorporated as a town in 1912 and achieved city status in 1973 following amalgamation with surrounding townships. The community has produced notable figures including singer Shania Twain and has developed infrastructure including an airport, hospital and post-secondary education facilities to support its role as a regional centre.

Timmins News


McEwen's Fox Complex in Ontario
McEwen PFS on Grey Fox confirms 15-year mine life addition to Fox Complex
Updated 4 hours ago By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed precious metals and copper developer McEwen has confirmed in a prefeasibility study (PFS) on the Grey Fox project its viability to become a major source of ore for the Fox... 


Timmins operation, in Ontario
Pan American Silver incorporates new mineral resources into Timmins expansion drive
2nd June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

NYSE- and TSX-listed Pan American Silver Corporation has decided to advance a conceptual plan for a phased development of new mineral resources to support potential production growth and extension... 


Gold bars in hand
Plato sells Timmins prospects to Mayfair for C$2.5m
7th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed exploration company Plato Gold Corporation has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Mayfair Gold Corporation whereby Mayfair will acquire Plato’s interest in the... 


The entrance to the West Cache gold project
Galleon receives key water permit for Timmins gold project
3rd March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has granted Galleon Gold Corp a Category 3 Permit to Take Water (PTTW) for its West Cache gold project, in Timmins, Ontario. The PTTW... 


Discovery in Timmins expansion push with Glencore’s Kidd aquisition
Discovery in Timmins expansion push with Glencore’s Kidd aquisition
2nd March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Discovery Silver is setting its sights on doubling gold production from the Timmins camp in Ontario to more than 500 000 oz/y with the acquisition of Glencore's Kidd operations.... 


Image of nickel ore
Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update
23rd January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project has been formally named as the second development to be advanced under Ontario's new One Project, One Process framework. 


Image of Hoyle surface mine
Hoyle Pond mine, Canada
16th January 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A gold mine in the Archean Abitibi greenstone belt in Canada. 


Gold bars
Mayfair deliver robust PFS for Fenn-Gib gold project
9th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Mayfair Gold has completed a prefeasibility study (PFS) for the Fenn-Gib gold project, in the Timmins gold district of Ontario, Canada, saying the study outlines Mayfair’s strategy to... 


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