Did you know that Canada is a major copper producer, a critical mineral used in a variety of technological applications? Home to more than eight million tonnes of identified reserves, Canada produced more than half a million tonnes of copper concentrate in 2024 – although production has dropped ...
Key Takeaways Global Powerhouse: Saskatchewan holds the world's largest potash reserves and accounts for 35% of global production, making it the world's single most important supplier of this critical fertilizer ingredient. Economic Contribution: Mining contributed 13.5% of Saskatchewan's GDP in ...
3 Key Takeaways Canada is the world’s largest potash reserve holder, and has a big opportunity to produce and export more while benefitting Canadians and our trade partners Between 2017 and 2022, Saskatchewan’s potash sector paid a total of $9 billion in federal, provincial, and municipal taxes...
Key Takeaways: Critical Mineral: The Government of Canada has officially designated lithium as a critical mineral due to its essential role in energy technologies and economic security. Major Reserves: According to the IEA, Canada's lithium reserves could supply around half of cumulative global d...
It’s no secret that Canada has an immense wealth of natural resources in the ground — $33 trillion worth, according to some of the latest figures [1]. In Alberta’s case specifically, it is already a top-five global oil reserve holder and, according to a new Alberta Geological Survey (AGS) report...
Coal mining is one of Canada's most important and enduring resource industries, playing a vital role in the national economy for well over a century. From the rugged mountains of British Columbia's Elk Valley to the vast plains of Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canadian coal mines supply both domesti...
Did you know that Canada is a global leader in nickel production, a critical mineral in growing demand at home and around the globe? From anti-corrosion alloys and stainless-steel appliances to jet engines and electric vehicle batteries, nickel plays a massive role in the contemporary lifestyle ...
Canada is an export-based economy, where the mining sector plays a crucial role. With our vast mineral and metal reserves ranging from gold and diamonds to nickel and uranium, Canada supplies a variety of ores, concentrates, and fabricated mining products to almost every country worldwide [1] – ...
Canada’s vast and resource-rich geology makes it a leading source for many of the world’s most critical minerals and metals—essential inputs for advanced manufacturing, energy technologies, and national security. From the Canadian Cordillera in the west to the Appalachians in the east, key resou...
