Pages tagged "Topic: Mining"
5 Reasons Why the World Needs More Canadian Minerals & Metals
Global demand for minerals and metals is rising at an incredible rate, fuelled by expanding industries, technological innovations and a growing population. As a global leader in mining, Canada has a crucial role to play in meeting the world’s mineral and metal needs. And, wit...
Mining in Newfoundland & Labrador: 12 Facts
Canada’s eastern oil and natural gas province of Newfoundland & Labrador is hardly thought of for mining, so you may be surprised to hear that it is the fourth-largest mineral producer in Canada. Producing over $6.2 billion in minerals in 2021, Newfoundland & Labrado...
Mining in Canada: 30 Facts & Statistics
Updated August 2023 Canada, with its diverse geology across 9.985 million square kilometres (km2) of land, is home to an abundance of minerals and metals which underpin a world-class mining industry that supports hundreds of thousands of Canadian families. Accounting for 665,...
Mining in Ontario: 21 Facts, History & More!
Did you know that Ontario is a hotbed for mining activity in Canada? With 37 active mines across the province, the industry supports countless families in communities such as Sudbury, Windsor, Midland, Timmins, Perth, Marathon, North Bay and Attawapiskat. The further north yo...
How Much Copper Does the World Need to Reach Net-Zero by 2050?
Just how much copper does the world need to reach net-zero by 2050? The sheer volume of new production required is hard to fathom, but EnergyMinute’s stylish infographic puts it into a relatively comprehensible context. Over the next 27 years, the volume of global copper need...
Canada Must Do More on Global Mining Stage: EXNER-PIROT
Is the world mining enough minerals and metals to support a full transformation of our energy systems from fossil fuels to renewables? Is China still the dominant player in the critical materials used in modern energy technologies such as wind, solar and EVs, and if so, what ...
DEBATE: Are New SUVs, Trucks and Electric Vehicles Too Tall or Heavy – or Both?
Are new vehicles such as trucks and SUVs have headlights that are too high, causing concern for pedestrians and other motor vehicle operators? Is the considerable weight of new electric vehicles something to be worried about for everyday motorists? Mike Smyth, host of The Mik...
Sulphur in Canada: Everything You Need to Know
Did you know Canada was the world's sixth-largest sulphur producer in 2021 [4]? Although sulphur isn't known for its pleasant smell, the non-metallic chemical element is incredibly useful in our day-to-day lives. Sulphur production began in Canada primarily as a byproduct of...
Iron Ore Mining in Canada: Everything You Need to Know
Did you know Canada consistently ranks as a top 10 global iron ore producer? Iron ore is a critical material used in steelmaking, which is then used in construction, transportation, energy infrastructure and household appliances to name a few of its broad applications. Today,...
Mining in the Yukon: 15 Facts, History & More!
Eagle Gold Mine - Victoria Gold Corp. Did you know that mined goods represented 96.7 per cent of the Yukon’s total exports in 2021?! That figure alone makes it easy to see just how massive a role the mining sector plays in the economic success of the Canadian territory. The Y...