Canada is one of the leading mining nations in the world, and ranks among the largest producers of minerals and metals.
Source: Mining Association of Canada, Facts & Figures 2008

Key Canadian mining exports include iron and steel.aluminum, nickel, copper, gold, uranium, coal, potash, zinc, diamonds and iron ore.  Source: Mining Association of Canada, Facts & Figures 2008

An estimated 70% of Canadian port volumes and 55% of rail freight revenues are generated by the mining industry.
Source: Mining Association of Canada, Facts & Figures 2008

Approximately 1200 Aboriginal communities are located within 200 kilometres of producing mines in Canada.
Source: Government of Canada

Mining is the largest private sector employer of Aboriginal Canadians.
Source: Mining Association of Canada, Facts & Figures 2008

Over 3000 suppliers of specialized mining goods and services have been fostered by the activities of Canadian minerals and  metals.
Source: Government of Canada

The mining industry in Canada employs 363,000 Canadians in mineral extraction and in the value-added smelting, fabrication and manufacturing areas.  Source: Mining Association of Canada, Facts & Figures 2008

Mining industry products help build highways, electrical and communications networks, housing, automobiles, consumer electronics and other products essential to modern life. Source: Mining Association of Canada, Facts & Figures 2008