Ontario Mining Cup

[1] The event is currently hosted by the Porcupine branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM).

[2][3] The event was founded as an education fundraiser by mining engineer and mayor of Timmins Steve Black, in 2014.

[4][5] Proceeds from the tournament go towards scholarships, bursaries and awards for mining students at the Haileybury Campus of Northern College.

[6][7][8] The tournament is a round robin competition followed by a single elimination playoff that has determined the mining industry champion since the inaugural 2014 Ontario Mining Cup Hockey Tournament.

[9] The tournament features 16 teams representing mining sector organizations.