Since MMDF launched in July 2020, we have provided funding towards a range of strategic projects that increase economic partnerships, local employment opportunities, and regional investment.
Projects reviewed by the Application Review Committee
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Projects approved by the MMDF board
Approved applications by applicant type
Project Funding by Applicant Type
Total Project Cost by Applicant Type
Indigenous Enterprise and Partnerships
Anticipated Outcomes
12 long term jobs
5 partnerships
$670,000 project expenditures
2 Youth Training Opportunities
12 long term jobs
5 partnerships
$670,000 project expenditures
2 Youth Training Opportunities
Projects
16Sep
Marcel Colomb First Nation & Lynn Lake Airport Inc.
MMDF has provided $50,000 to Marcel Colomb First Nation to develop a business plan & to investigate legal processes for transforming Lynn Lake Airport into an urban reserve and regional training center.
16Sep
Sayisi Dene First Nation
MMDF is providing $85,000 for Sayisi Dene First Nation to complete a feasibility study for a renewable energy project. This project involves adding a fixed solar array, microgrid, & battery storage to the site's existing diesel generator to reduce the burning of carbon-based fuels.
Mineral Exploration and Innovation
Projects
23Jul
Alamos Gold Releases 2023 Annual ESG Report
TORONTO, July 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI; NYSE:AGI) (“Alamos” or the “Company”) has released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report (“ESG Report”), which outlines the Company’s progress on its ESG performance in 2023 across its operations, projects and offices. “During 2023 our Alamos Gold team had the opportunity to reflect on
15Sep
King Global
MMDF has approved King Global for $65,862 for their drill exploration project for Dion Lake project in the Snow Lake region.
15Sep
New Age Metals
MMDF approved New Age Metals for $300,000 for a Summer Field Program at Tanco Mine funds will support: • Mapping – Complete updated property bedrock geology maps with detailed structural analysis of pegmatite distribution and internal zonation • Lithogeochemistry – Property wide rock sampling to gather geochemical data on identified targets and develop future drill targets • Mobile
08Jun
Snow Lake Resources
MMDF is providing $157,500 to Snow Lake Resources to advance their drilling program and determine whether their project property contains proven or probable mineral reserves. Snow Lake Resources is focused on the development of its 100 per cent owned Snow Lake Lithium property in the mining center of Snow Lake. Its primary asset is the
08Jun
Rockcliff Metals
MMDF is providing $225,000 to Rockcliff Metals to advance their high-grade copper-zinc resource base through expansion and growth of their advanced stage deposits in the Snow Lake area. This project adds to the local capacity which is being supported by the other exploration activities in the area. The relationship building with the local First Nation’s
Anticipated Outcomes
70 short term local employment opportunities
5 local training opportunities
5 community partnerships
20.6M project expenditures
5.1M invested in new mining technology and methods
70 short term local employment opportunities
5 local training opportunities
5 community partnerships
20.6M project expenditures
5.1M invested in new mining technology and methods
Community Economic Development
Anticipated Outcomes
4 long term employment opportunities
$ 268,016
project expenditures
Capacity to attract over$5M
in local investment by 2023
4
long term employment opportunities
$ 268,016
project expenditures
Capacity to attract over
$5Min local investment by 2023
Projects
08Jun
City of Flin Flon
MMDF is contributing $150,000 to the City of Flin Flon to address the challenges of the mining closure of Hudbay Minerals 777 mine in Flin Flon. The city is developing a 50-year community plan, campground area master plan, and wayfinding signage as part of their economic development strategy to diversify their community. Efforts are being
08Jun
Community Futures Manitoba
MMDF is contributing $69,700 towards Phase one of Community Futures Manitoba and Food and Beverage Manitoba’s project to establish food innovation hubs throughout Manitoba. This project would focus specifically on northern Manitoba and involve the completion of an environmental scan and community consultations.
08Jun
The Pas CDC
MMDF is contributing $22,500 to The Pas Community Development Corporation (CDC) for Phase one of their Clearwater Campground Project. Phase one involves the completion of a master plan and business plan for the campground. This project is supported by the Opaskwayak Cree Nation.
25Feb
Thompson Community Development Corporation
MMDF is providing the Thompson Community Development Corporation $100,000 towards the Thompson Winter Weather Testing Centre of Excellence. The funds will be used for a feasibility study and business plan to establish a winter weather testing centre campus.
23Feb
Uptown Emporium
MMDF is providing Uptown Emporium $50,000 for the development of the ImagiNorthern Strategy. Uptown Emporium will use the funds to complete their data collection phase in order to sustainably implement their business model throughout the north.