The Fall Economic statement was given by Dwight Duncan today.
Here is the link to the 138 page PDF. IT will take a bit of time to open.
Ring of Fire is mentioned on page 16 of the Document.
http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/fallstatement/2011/paper_all.pdf
From page 16:
Mining and Opportunities in Ontario’s Ring of Fire
The mining sector is a major employer in many areas of northern Ontario
as well as Ontario’s second-largest source of merchandise exports, after
autos. Employment in northern Ontario’s mining sector (excluding oil and
gas) increased by over 1,500 jobs between 2010 and 2011 (year to date).
Ontario’s Ring of Fire, an area of the Far North with potentially large
deposits of important minerals such as chromite, nickel, copper and
platinum, presents a unique mining and economic development
opportunity. The Ring of Fire Coordinator is actively working with
industry and residents of northern Ontario to facilitate sustainable
development of this resource. A number of companies continue to move
forward with advanced planning for mines and infrastructure. At the same
time, the government is working directly with First Nations communities
to improve community relationships and engage in capacity building.
