1000 Alloy Drive, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6A5 T. 866.259.3727 or 807.622.3284 F. 807.622.4156 E. gjclark@ontarioprospectors.com

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Where We Are and Hopefully Going Exploration Cycle: The general feeling attained from the PDAC, Ontario Prospectors Exploration Showcase and general markets would be we are continuing into an upward cycle of exploration. We have seen the prices of commodities fairly upbeat and Junior companies optioning properties and raising money. The below diagram professes to state the "boom" started in 2016. It seems like if this is worldwide it is affecting us starting late last summer?

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Mining Act Modernization: On October 28, 2016, An Act to Amend the Mining Act placed into law. This was a culmination of a process of discussion and negotiation between the Ministry and stakeholders of the Mining Act. The industry and industry groups have been numbed by the process. The principles of land acquisition and tenure management are being taken in a new direction lead by the Ministries interpretations and a purchased computer program. The industry has asked for the process to be laid out from top to bottom but hasn't seen all the components and their interaction. Now we are into the final swing of the conversion of claims to cells and the map selection process but have no concept of fees, assessment distribution effects or prospector/stakers treatment. It is understood that the Ministry plans to commence the major changes to the system in November and there is importance in Claimholders to research what the effects will be on their holdings. There is ample assistance being offered by MNDM to guide claimholders up to the process. JEAP: The Junior Exploration Assistance Program was a great program that put Ontario on equal footing with other Provinces. The concept is straight forward and was successful in stimulating exploration across the Province. The pitfalls of the program have been on the Administration side. There has been a paper monster created that is being slowly resolved so all that applied will get the funds they deserve. The potential of a JEAP 2017 is being discussed at low levels between the OPA and MNDM. Modification in the company requirements and the administrative process will need to be completed to go forward. _____________________________________________________________________

Ontario Prospectors Exploration Showcase April 4 to 6, 2017 The Ontario Prospectors Association's Exploration Showcase was a great success. The Centennial Event "Prospectors: Where it all Begins" brought together all facets of the exploration industry from across Ontario. The event attracted > 500 participants including the numerous walk-ins during the "open to the public" portion. Compliments from participants on the expansion to three days with a Provincial focus were numerous including additional suggestions on enhancing the event. There were 86 exhibits, 14 core shacks exhibits and two Award evenings. The speakers' presentations highlighted all of Ontario and were extremely informative. This was the first time we had all the Resident Geologist Districts presenting since the OPA presented the show in Toronto!

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NWOPA completed their Awards presentations to a packed evening. The Awards and Recipients are highlighted on the NWOPA website www.nwopa.net The Ontario Prospectors Awards were presented at the "Prospectors Centennial Bash" Wednesday evening to a sold out crowd followed by dancing to a local band "The Hoolies". The Awards presented included:

• 2015 OPA Award to Wesdome Gold Mines. This award was accepted by George Mannard who as usual entertained the crowd with his acceptance speech.

• 2016 OPA Award was presented to three very deserving long term volunteers who support the Explorers in Ontario!! Ed Debicki, Ruth Debicki and Wally Rayner Accepting for the Debicki's was Mike Koziol who read a note and indicated there would be a presentation at the Sudbury Prospectors and Developers Association monthly meeting. Accepting for Wally was Garry Clark who commented on Wally's determination to be "prospecting" the Winnipeg River outside of Kenora for pickerel as soon as the weather allows.

Comments from attendees of the Bash were very complimentary with emphasis on the fun had dancing and interacting with attendees. A comment from the band was "We'd continue to play but need some sleep before work in the morning". It was determined that next year the OPA will advertise the dancing portion as open to all after the presentation portion of the event. The OPA would like to thank all the participants and sponsors for making the event a success. A special thanks to Susan Warren, the registration volunteers; Cindy Stares and Bruna Von Bargen, as well as the various floor crew members.

Draw Winners Pre-registration: Gordon Yellowhead

Lanyard Return: Ray Cousineau Prospectors Bash Door Prizes

T-shirts: Cindy Kawahara, Allan Onchulenko, Clint Barr Samsung Tablet: Ryan Weston

Prospectors and Junior Companies queried at and after the Showcase indicated that there had been option agreements completed or commenced at the event. The Core Shack display was described as one of the best that explorers had seen for variability of samples and quality of the presentations. Overall the success of the event was heralded. There are plans already started for next year, April 3, 4, 5. The OPA wishes all a great summer of exploration and prospecting success.

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Ontario Prospectors Exploration Showcase "Prospecting: Where it all Begins!"

Thank you to the Sponsors!!

Centennial Event Abitibi Geophysics Inc.

Fladgate Exploration Consulting Corporation

Diamond Chibougamau Diamond Drilling Ltd.

Core Shack Orbit Garant Drilling

NWOPA Awards Dinner

Niigaani Drilling

Platinum Goldcorp Musselwhite Mine

Mines Richmont Inc. Ontario Exploration Corporation

Parks Environmental Inc. Premier Gold Mines Ltd.

Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Pure Gold Mining Inc.

Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC)

Gold Activation Laboratories Ltd.

CH2M Chaltrek Geological Supplies Inc.

Clark Expl. Consulting Inc. Alex Glatz

Golder Associates Hardrock Extension Inc. Historical Prospecting

In Good Standing PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Pavey Ark Minerals Inc. Stillwater Canada Inc.

Wallbridge Mining Company Limited YVLF

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Centennial Event Sponsors We THANK YOU! Abitibi Geophysics

Fladgate Exploration Consulting Corporation

CHARITY HOCKEY Explorers Cup

The Explorers Cup game April 3, 2017 raised >$1000 for the Salvation Army

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2017 Northeastern Ontario Mines & Minerals Symposium "Exploration in the Shadow of Many Headframes"

The NEOMMS was held in Timmins this year highlighting Mineral exploration activity in the area. The Tuesday Night Gala dinner was a highlight with Damien Duff presenting a thoughtful talk entitled "POISED FOR CHANGE....We are about to experience a significant shift in how we do things in mining!" Attendees of the show were extremely complimentary of the focus and quality of the presentations during the days. The range of attendees was well rounded from throughout Ontario and beyond. Congratulations to the organizers on a successful show. The number of drills working in the Northeast expresses the volume of exploration occurring. With this amount of exploration happening watch for the numerous news releases over the next months. Next year the event will be hosted in Kirkland Lake. Watch for notification in the New Year. ______________________________________________________________________

Eco-justice article below -: Talk about a one sided approach to land use......

We’re going to court to protect Indigenous land rights Mining projects have a horrible history when it comes to the environment. We’ve all seen the long-lasting impacts they have on land, water and communities — we need to look no further than the Mount Polley disaster as a prime example. That’s why the Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation (also known as the Algonquins of Barrière Lake) have adamantly said ‘no’ to this type of development in their traditional territory. But late last year, this ‘no’ was ignored. In 2016, mining company, Copper One, filed an application to force the Quebec government to approve forestry permits for mining exploration purposes on Mitchikanibikok Inik land — without prior consultation or consent of the community. We could not stand by and let this happen. With help from our friends at the centre Québécois du droit de l'environnement, we sprung to action. The Mitchikanibikok have a constitutional right to use their traditional lands — a mine in this region would put that in jeopardy. In the coming months, we will be helping the Mitchikanibikok Inik First Nation intervene in Copper One’s proceedings against the Quebec government. The Mitchikanibikok Inik people have repeatedly said that mining cannot occur in their ancestral territory. Help ensure this ‘no’ is respected. Give a gift today.

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HOW EXPLORERS AND DEVELOPERS RALLY

NEWS RELEASE: BC’S MINERAL EXPLORATION AND MINING INDUSTRY LAUNCH VOTE MINING CAMPAIGN April 21, 2017 in British Columbia Mining http://www.amebc.ca/ April 19, 2017, Vancouver, BC: The Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC), Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), and Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) launched the Vote Mining campaign today to raise awareness about the importance of the mineral exploration and mining sector to the provincial economy and to encourage citizens to ask their candidates how they will support BC’s mining industry. Votemining.ca is the campaign’s official website and it provides British Columbians with the tools and knowledge to ask their candidates the important questions. The Vote Mining ‘Take Action’ tool will also facilitate voters’ ability to write to their candidates and ask how they plan to support mineral exploration and mining in BC. “BC’s mineral exploration and mining industry remains a major driver for the provincial economy. As partners in the Vote Mining Campaign, we wish to provide British Columbians with factual information that will showcase how important it is for candidates and voters to support such a critical industry that creates local opportunities for people living in every region of the province.”, said Gavin C. Dirom, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Mineral Exploration (AME). Karina Briño, President and CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia, said “Mining contributed $7.78 billion to the BC economy in 2015 and contributed $476 million in payments to government, supporting important social programs such as schools and hospitals. We urge British Columbians to seek further information through our Vote Mining campaign. Together, we have the potential to grow our industry and provide family-supporting jobs across B.C., and to continue our long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and positive partnerships with communities and First Nations. Alec Morrison, President & CEO of the Mining Suppliers Association of BC, said “The mining and mineral exploration industry directly and indirectly employs over 30,000 British Columbians in both rural and urban areas. It is important that every British Columbian let their local candidates know how vital this sector is for their province.” Prior to the May 9th Provincial Election, we encourage all British Columbians to visit votemining.ca, to learn more and ask local candidates where they stand on the mineral exploration and mining industry. For More Information: Ambika Maitra, PR Associates, T. 778-683-5684

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Apple just announced that it plans to stop relying on mined rare earth minerals and metals to make their products, and instead use only recycled sources.

Mines where rare earth mineral are extracted are often sites of exploitation, where workers, some children, are exposed to extremely toxic substances and dangerous working conditions for scant pay. The effluent from the mines poisons soil and groundwater supplies and wreaks environmental devastation, too. Virtually all smartphone companies—as well as manufacturers of a long list of other tech products—rely on the rare-earth supply chain to make their products. Apple wants to stop. It just isn’t sure how to yet. “Can we one day stop mining the Earth altogether? It sounds crazy, but we’re working on it,” the company wrote in its 2017 Environmental Responsibility Report published Wednesday. Vice News called the move unprecedented for the tech industry, and spoke to Lisa Jackson, the former administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency who now heads environment initiatives for Apple. “We’re actually doing something we rarely do, which is announce a goal before we’ve completely figured out how to do it,” Jackson told Vice News. She hopes the announcement will send a message to mining companies that Apple is looking for recycled materials—perhaps prompting some of them to pivot their focus. “Who knows more about recovering metals than people who mine them?” she said. “So some of the same smart people who do that, if they think there is a market for their services on the other side might get involved. Notably, Jackson also said that Apple is not exploring ways to elongate the lifespan of its products—like its iPhones, which the company says work for three years—or ways to make them more repairable as a means of conserving materials or reducing e-waste. “I think a product that lasts is really important, and a lot of people buy Apple products because they know they do last,” Jackson said.

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BY RUSSELL KWIATKOWSKISPECIAL TOTHE CHRONICLE-JOURNAL

WHAT MAKES A PROSPECTOR?Prospectors must be a multi-faceted individ-

ual if they are to succeed over a period of time.A good discovery is of course essential at somepoint; but, even that is usually not enough ifyou don’t know how or where to sell or optionit.

One must love the outdoors and if she or hehas a family, they must be blessed with onethat will put up with the ups and downs of theindustry.

There is a characteristic that keeps showingup within good prospectors and that is, Sisu. Itis a Finnish word for perseverance. Sisu is inyour core; it is who you are and who you willalways be.

It is not momentary courage; but, the abilityto sustain an action against the odds.

Deciding on a course of action and thensticking to that decision against repeated fail-ure is Sisu. It is sometimes hard to be persis-tent or focused on a goal.

Basically, we want instant gratification.Don’t be afraid of not succeeding. Know whento stop and say, “Is it worth the risk?”

Refocus, rebuild and change your strategy.Rely on your instincts, gut feeling or sixthsense and become a relentless roto-tiller ofmoose pasture when you sense that you aregetting close to what you are looking for.

Above all, be prepared for a whole lot ofwork.

CHALLENGESWhen inexperienced, one must rely on help

and expertise of numerous people such asministry, university/college, prospectors’ or-ganizations including symposiums and work-shops, company geologists and family. A goodrelationship with both company and govern-ment representatives is very important.

The staff at the Ministry of Northern Devel-opment and Mines are always willing to sharetheir knowledge and point things out to you onfield trips.

Approaching companies to grubstake you issavvy.

Usually, that is based on the premise of firstdigs at your discoveries. The geology depart-ments at the universities and colleges are veryaccommodating with analyzing, assaying andproviding advice.

Having family support is important. It isgreat to have help when you need it; whether itbe staking, working claims or completing pa-per work.

Adapt to new technology; but, keep in mindthese are only tools. Things are rapidly chang-ing such as the use of drones and map staking.Keep abreast and master a skill. When in-volved in consultation with First Nations,show respect and do not talk down because noone will talk up to you.

The ministry does have guidelines and tem-plate memorandum of understandings forstarters. The regulations and rules from theministry can be tedious and frustrating.

Take small steps, remain calm and remem-ber the pressure is the same on all players. Ittakes considerable willpower to keep from fol-lowing the crowd when it comes to chasing cer-tain flavors of the year (uranium, lithium,graphite). Keep an open mindto the state of de-mand for particular minerals.

Above all; have faith in yourself, and assomeone pointed out to me, “Learn a lessonfrom your dog. No matter what life brings you,kick some grass over that (expletive) and moveon.”

HAZARDS AND SAFETYHazards do occur, though not frequently. Sit-

uations such as dead tree limbs, falls andtwists, vehicle problems, washouts, bad weath-er, animal/insect encounters can cancel yourplans for the day.

Some precautions are recommended: • Check your tires and especially your spare. • Carry first aid and survival kits.• Bring along a small power charged battery

with cables, axe and knife, flashlight, cell-phone with perhaps a booster cradle and an-tenna or a satellite communications device, aGPS unit, walkie talkies, bear guard and whis-tle.

• Safety glasses and gloves are needed fornot only flying rock; but even for metal shrap-nel from a hammer head.

• Masking tape can be extremely useful; inparticular, for taping up pant cuffs and shirtsleeves against deer ticks.

• Leave a map with a family member orfriend and include contact numbers of individ-uals who know the area.

• Always have a partner.

FIELD TIPSTiming and location improve your fortunes

of success. I can say with experience that in-frastructure like headframes/old mine sites,accessibility enhance the probability.

Go downdip or along strike of known previ-ous orebodies and look for favourable hostrocks and likely structural settings.

Remember one can have parallel structures,especially shears.

There is the old adage, “Curiosity kills thecat”; but, in prospecting, let curiosity be yourguide.

In the past, certain pathfinders have indi-cated to me that I am in the right area forprospecting.

They are as follows: quartz cross stockwork, mill stone, garnets, carbonization,hematization, blue or white quartz eyes, tour-maline, spinifex, recrystallized quartz.

Learn to identify specific minerals likesphalerite, galena, all the pyrites — preferablychalcopyrite, pyrrhotite and arsenopyrite.

Don’t hesitate to pan some crushed rock.Listen to the wise old timers who will give youadvice such as: depression in the snow duringspring melt indicates sulphides near the sur-face; green sap or green colour in rotting woodare reflective of copper minerals nearby; usecommon sense for the unexpected: foxfire (flu-orescent wood), turned over stumps, low lakewater levels, the distinctive garlic smell of ar-senopyrite.

Mineralized boulders can be your bread

crumbs to a source. Knowing a bit about con-ductivity can also enhance the performance ofcertain VLF machines like metal detectors andbeep mats. The time of year does have a bear-ing on readings — moisture in the ground atspring time versus dry ground in the fall. Youwill also encounter a better response after athunder storm.

ENCOURAGEMENTAND SUCCESS

Some pundits claim that success in explo-ration takes risk taking, large optimism, andyou must be willing to go out there and do it.

I have learned over many years of prospect-ing that success requires patience and deter-mination. It’s all in the state of mind becausesooner or later, the person who wins is the onewho thinks like a winner. Think outside thebox. Be a great believer in luck and you willfind that the harder you work, the more youwill have of it.

We, prospectors are a diminishing breed.Most people who care for you can’t understandthe lyric, “I’ve been a miner for a heart ofgold.” Becoming a prospector awards you todream the dream.

Russell Kwiatkowski is a longtime prospectorin the area. The annual Ontario Prospectors Ex-ploration Showcase takes place April 4-6 inThunder Bay at the Valhalla Inn. “Prospecting:Where It All Begins” is the theme for this year’sevent. Registration forms are available on boththe Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Associa-tion website at www.nwopa.net and the OPAwebsite at ontarioprospectors.com. You can alsocontact Susan Warren by emailing susan@on-tarioprospectors.com or calling 622-3284.

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opg.com

KZA members are invited to attend an info session on the Shoreline Stabilization ProjectThe information session is an opportunity for KZA members to learn more about the shoreline stabilization project’s scope, design, schedule, and employment opportunities, as well as its benefits and the impact it will have on the KZA community.

The project is situated along a 1.2 km section of the KZA shoreline at the western end of Lake Nipigon, fronting the KZA community.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention CentreThunder Bay, ON6 to 8 p.m.

The information session is for Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek FN members only.

KIASHKE ZAAGING ANISHINAABEKINFORMATIONSESSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT BEFORE

Lakehead Rural Planning BoardPursuant to Section 22 of the Planning Act, a public meeting will be held on

THURSDAY, MAY 4TH, 2017 AT 6:00P.M.Oliver Paipoonge Municipal Complex- Council Chambers,

3250 HIGHWAY 130, ROSSLYN, ON

to consider a proposed amendment to the Gorham, Ware and Dawson Road Lots, Lots 1-20

Concession A and B, East of the Kaministiquia River Official Plan under Section 22 of the Ontario

Planning Act, R.SO. 1990, c.P.13. Details in the following pages.

Purpose of the Meeting:

• For the proposed amendment to be presented;

• For interested parties to express their opinion about the amendment; and

• For community input to be used to evaluate the amendment.

Submission of comments and notice of decision:

Written comments may be filed at the meeting or mailed to the Secretary-Treasurer/Manager ofPlanning.

Please include your name, mailing address and telephone number, and quote the file number ofthe application in any correspondence.

If you wish to be notified of the Boards' decision regarding this application, please make awritten request to Sharron Martyn, Secretary-Treasurer, Lakehead Rural Planning Board at

3250 Hwy. 130, Rosslyn, ON P7K OB1.

The Amendment would add policies to the official plan that would allow the use of holding zoneprovisions where zoning amendments are being considered by the Lakehead Rural PlanningBoard. The Planning Board initiated a comprehensive official plan amendment in 21013however policies providing for the use of holding provisions were inadvertently removed fromthe final draft ofthe amendment and thus were not part ofthe approved document.

The amendment would apply to all of the lands that are covered by and within the jurisdiction ofthe Lakehead Rural Planning Board. A key map showing the area that is the jurisdiction of theLakehead Rural Planning Board is attached hereto.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make writtensubmission at a public meeting to the Lakehead Rural Planning Board before the by-law ispassed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appealbefore the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonablegrounds to do so.

For more information:

For additional information or questions regarding this proposed amendment that will beconsidered at the public meeting, please call the Planner, Sharron Martyn between 8:30am and4:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursdays (807)935-3300 or emailing lrpb@tbaytel.net or visitthe Planning Office on those days.

Dated at Lakehead Rural Planning Board this 9th day of March 2017.

Key map available at Board Office Applies to Gorham/Ware/ Part Dawson Road Lots.

Sharron Martyn,Secretary-Treasurer

Lakehead Rural Planning Board

LAKEHEAD RURAL PLANNING BOARD3250 HWY. 130

ROSSLYN, ON P7KOB1SHARRON MARTYN,PLANNER

SECRETARY-TREASURERTELEPHONE: (807) 935-3300

FAX: (807)935-3309EMAIL: LRPB@TBA YTEL.NET

Advice for the prospective prospector

PHOTO SUPPLIED BY RUSSELL KWIATKOWSKI

Russell Kwiatkowski takes a lunch break during a day in August of 2015 while exploring on an outcrop on the Echo Ridge Propertyin the Shebandowan area under option by Tashota Resources Inc.

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Carmichael Arena Bancroft Drive, Sudbury, Ontario

Barbecue, Free Parking

35th Annual

Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show

Northern Ontario’s Largest Gem, Jewellery & Mineral

Show and Sale

July 21 to 23, 2017

Friday July 21, 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday July 22, 10 am - 6 pm Sunday July 23, 10 am - 5 pm

Dealers • Displays • Door Prizes • Gems • Beads • Handcrafted Jewellery

• Minerals • Fossils • Rock Craft • Demonstrations • Mineral ID

• Kid’s Activities • Metal Detecting • Outdoor Vendors, Sat. 11:00 to 4:00

• Field Trip, Sun. Noon to 3:00

Carmichael Arena Bancroft Drive, Sudbury, Ontario

Barbecue, Free Parking

For more information, go to www.ccfms.ca/clubs/Sudbury/show.htm or call (705) 522-5140

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Date:

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I wish to be affiliated with the following Regional Prospectors Association (One Regional Association is included with your membership; Other associations may be purchased for $20.00/per association) BOREAL PROSPECTORS ASSOCIATION (BPA): Northern Ontario NORTHERN PROSPECTORS ASSOCIATION (NPA): Kirkland Lake NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO PROSPECTORS ASSOCIATION (NWOPA): Thunder Bay PORCUPINE PROSPECTORS & DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION (PPDA): Timmins SAULT & DISTRICT PROSPECTORS ASSOCIATION (SDPA): Sault Ste. Marie SOUTHERN ONTARIO PROSPECTORS ASSOCIATION (SOPA): Bancroft SUDBURY PROSPECTORS & DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION (SPDA): Sudbury NON AFFILIATED