Minerals and mining
Hundreds of thousands of Canadians produce the raw materials for making everything from smart phones, solar cells and wind turbines to batteries for electric vehicles. Discover why Canada is a world leader in mining, including details on the broad benefits of mining to society and how mining contributes to the economies of developing countries.
Services and information
Services for the mining industry
Programs, supports and information to help your mining or exploration company or research organization
Mining data, statistics and analysis
Data and statistics on minerals and metals, exploration, mining, trade and economic impact
Critical Minerals Centre of Excellence
Canada’s policies, programs and funding on critical minerals for the green and digital economy
Mining research and innovation at CanmetMINING
Research on critical minerals, technologies for improved efficiencies, climate change adaptation and mitigation
Mining policy, taxation and industry
Policies and taxation by many levels of government affecting mining in Canada and Canadian mining abroad
Explosives, fireworks and ammunition
Licensing, regulations and safety measures to manufacture, buy, sell, import, export, transport and store products
Indigenous natural resources
Land claims in the North, participation in mining activities, partnerships
About the Canadian mining industry
Mining and mineral resource development in Canada
Mining in Canada, its social and legal framework and how companies explore for minerals and develop mines
Responsible mining
Steps Canada is taking to ensure a socially, economically and environmentally responsible mining industry
Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan
Explore how critical minerals are the building blocks for the future of our green and digital economy.
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