The MMDF aims is to grow the mineral development industry and stimulate economic development in northern Manitoba. Project funded by MMDF will benefit Manitoba’s economy and local communities alike, with a partnership-based approach to help grow the provincial economy together with Indigenous communities.

Building Strong Communities

MMDF’s mission is to grow the mineral development industry in Manitoba and strengthen economic partnerships to increase benefits to local communities.

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Strengthen Economic Partnerships

Increase economic partnerships between Indigenous communities & the mineral development industry.

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Strengthen the Mining Supply Chain

Support workforce and business development to strengthen the mining supply chain in Manitoba.

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Promote employment

Create and maintain short-term and long-term local employment opportunities.

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Provide training & education

Improve local training and education opportunities to build a skilled local workforce.

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Alleviate impacted regions

Diversify regional economies, particularly in areas of the province that are impacted by fluctuations in the mineral development industry.

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Stimulate investments

Encourage investment in the mineral development industry.

Take the next step

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How it works?

Learn about our application process & eligibility
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Program Guidelines

Review our program guidelines & grant requirements.
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Help & Support

Find out more about this program by checking out our list of resources.

Our fund in action

Here are some exciting announcements from our project proponents

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14 Apr

10-Dec-20

Manitoba Celebrates Snow Lake Lithium's Study to Establish Strategically Crucial Plant in Province

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14 Apr

10-Dec-20

Snow Lake Lithium Receives $158,000 Grant from MMDF to Support Continued Resource Expansion

16 Sep

10-Dec-20

Alamos Gold And Northern Manitoba First Nation Launch Youth Development Project

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16 Sep

7-Jan-21

BWR Exploration Inc. Awarded Grant From Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

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16 Sep

10-Dec-20

Marcel Colomb First Nation And Alamos Gold Inc. Launch A Land-Based Youth Development Project With

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16 Sep

17-Nov-20

Callinex Receives Grant From Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

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16 Sep

27-Aug-20

New Age Metals Initiates 2020 Lithium Division Program With The Support Of The Manitoba Mineral

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16 Sep

September 2021

1911 Gold Receives Exploration Grant from Manitoba Mineral Development Fund

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16 Sep

June 2021

Province provides more than $1 million toward Manitoba Mineral Development Fund