This blog has been edited due to Bill C-59 Did you know that Quebec is a mining powerhouse? As the largest Canadian province by surface area, Quebec’s subsoil comprises a variety of critical and strategic minerals which are important in manufacturing a wide spectrum of modern technologies. Home ...
This blog has been edited due to Bill C-59 British Columbia’s vast wealth of mineral and metal resources, if further developed, could create thousands of jobs, generate billions in tax revenues, and see a long-term economic boost of nearly $800 billion, according to a new study by the Mining Ass...
This blog has been edited due to Bill C-59 Canada is fortunate to boast a varied and extensive geological landscape with substantial mining resources. From the Canadian Cordillera in the west to the Appalachian region of the east, “critical” minerals that play an essential role in modern technol...
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 implications does th...
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 oil and gas extract...
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? This 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 Yukon has a longstandi...
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 665,000 direct and indirect jobs, Canada’s m...
Did you know that Canada is a global leader in copper production? Copper is a soft, malleable and corrosion-resistant metal with the ability to conduct heat and electricity. Because of its conductive properties, the metal is a critical component in countless day-to-day products such as electroni...
Did you know that Canada is a global leader in graphite production?! Graphite is a non-metallic mineral with many applications due to its ability to conduct heat and electricity. It is a critical component of LEDs, lithium-ion batteries, semiconductors, and pencils – the last of which you're pro...
Did you know that Canada is a global leader in nickel production, an essential component of countless products we rely on daily?! From anti-corrosion alloys and stainless-steel appliances to jet engines and electric vehicles, nickel plays a huge role in the contemporary lifestyle most Canadians ...