Pages tagged "Topic: Mining"
Canada’s Mining Industry Should Capitalize on the Push for More EVs
Key Points • Canada, with its vast natural resource reserves, is well-positioned to supply nickel, copper, and other essential components used in the production of electric vehicles (EVs) • Canada's extractive mining sector contributes immensely to our economy; when our natura...
Canada's Mining Industry from a First-Person, Indigenous Viewpoint
Since the first week of May is mining week in Canada, I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve learned about mining. I am a heavy equipment operator in an open-pit mine in Northern Alberta, so I guess that makes me a miner too.Canada's Vast Resources... Did you know that C...
Uranium in Canada: Everything You Need to Know
Did you know that Canada is the second largest global producer and exporter of uranium?! Canada is also home to the 4th largest reserves with most of our production coming the McArthur River and Cigar Lake mines in Northern Saskatchewan, two of the largest and highest-grade m...
Potash in Canada: Everything You Need to Know
Did you know that Canada is the largest producer and exporter of potash in the world?! Canada also is home to the largest global potash reserves, with over 1 billion tonnes - or about 20 per cent of the world’s supply! Potash is just one of the natural resources that Canada h...
Supporter Spotlight: Tyler Gigg - Sept. 2020
“Supporter Spotlight” features Canadians with a passion for Canada’s Natural Resource sector. Our first spotlight is Tyler Gigg, an avid skier, father of 3 and mine worker in Northern Alberta. Canada Action: Tyler Gigg! Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us tod...
Canadian Industries with the Highest Labour Productivity
Which industries have the highest labour productivity in Canada, and why does it matter? Labour productivity measures the hourly output of a nation’s economy, or the contribution to the economy per hour of labour put in. As a function of capital intensity, labour force quality...
Mining in Ontario: 15 Interesting Facts
Did you know that Ontario is a hotbed for mining activity in Canada? The industry is active in all parts of the province in a diverse set of communities including Sudbury, Windsor, Midland, Timmins, Perth, Marathon, North Bay and Attawapiskat to name a few. The further north y...