greater social and economic development in the north. 1990 – The ministry headquarters are re-located to two new buildings in Sudbury. 2009 – The realignment of forestry from the Ministry of Natural Resources to the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines is announced reflecting the importance of forestry to many northern and rural communities. The renamed Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry now leads the business and economic aspects of forestry, including industrial strategy, forest sector competitiveness programs, softwood lumber and wood allocation, pricing and licensing. 2011 – Forestry is once again allocated back to the Ministry of Natural Resources and the name shortened to its original 'Ministry of Northern Development and Mines'. Honourable Minister Rick Bartolucci, former Minister of Community Safety and Correctional services, is appointed Minister of Northern Development and Mines on October 20. 2013 - Premier Kathleen Wynne appoints Michael Gravelle as Minister of Northern Development and Mines, on February 11. 2018 - Premier Doug Ford appoints Greg Rickford as Minister of Northern Development and Mines, on June 29. 2019 - Premier Doug Ford renames the Ministry to Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines. 2021 - Premier Doug Ford separates the Ministry to Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry, Northern Development and Mines List of Ministers 1867–1970 1970 to present Ministry Agencies Council of The Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Ontario Energy Board Ontario Power Generation OBM Progress Medal The OBM Progress Medal was given out by the Ontario Bureau of Mines and the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines in 1991 to celebrate 100 years of progress. Featuring a Trillium grandiflorum laid over a Pickaxe, the Medal weighs 17 grams. References External links Ministry of Northern Development and Mines website History of Ontario Mining - http://www.republicofmining.com/2010/07/23/brief-history-of-ontario-mining Energy, Northern Development and Mines Ontario Politics of Northern Ontario Organizations based in Greater Sudbury Subnational mining ministries