Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, is leading a mining manufacturing and equipment focused business mission to Peru and Ecuador from April 13-17.
In advance of the mission, Fedeli participated in the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto where he met with government representatives and senior executives from the mining sector in South America.
"Peru and Ecuador represent an abundance of untapped potential, with their mining sectors offering high potential for Ontario suppliers to the mining industry," said Fedeli. "By diversifying Ontario's global trading partners, we are creating a climate for our province's businesses and economy to thrive."
During the mission, Fedeli will meet with government officials and corporate executives in the mining sector. Businesses from Ontario's mining sector will attend market and industry intelligence briefings and meet with local businesses to develop new opportunities.
Delegates will also attend Expominas, an international trade fair for heavy construction and mining machinery, held annually in Quito, Ecuador.
Peru is the world’s largest silver producer and second-largest copper producer, making mineral exploration and extraction a key sector. Several mining projects are expected to begin in 2019 to 2022 with a focus on responsible extraction.
