Mining
Read about 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.
Materials
Discover what the largest research centre in Canada dedicated to fabricating, processing, and evaluating metals and materials is up to.
Mining/Materials Resources
Find links to resources such as publications, statistics, the Kimberly Process for Rough Diamonds, or Certified Reference Materials.
NRCan National Non-Destructive Testing Certification Body
Find out about the three major categories of non-destructive testing (NDT) and the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) NDT Certification Body. You can also read about NDT certified personnel, including who is currently certified by NRCan.
Minerals and Metals Markets
Find out what kind of research and analysis NRCan does and how it helps with policy and program development with respect to the minerals, metals, and materials industries.
Statistics
Start here if you are interested in statistics related to mineral exploration, mineral production, and mineral trade.
Certified Reference Materials
Discover NRCan’s Canadian Certified Reference Materials Project, which prepares and certifies reference materials used by various industries. You can order a catalogue of materials.
Mining/Materials Publications
Scroll through a list of our most recent publications, including key facts and information bulletins. Additional materials, grouped by theme, are also available to download.
- Enabling Clean Energy Applications With Canadian Minerals and Metals Information Bulletin, March 2017 (published in March 2017)
- Mineral Exploration and Deposit Appraisal Expenditures Information Bulletin, March 2017 (published in March 2017)
- Map of Top 100 Exploration and Deposit Appraisal Projects of 2016 (published in March 2017)
- Canadian Mineral Production Information Bulletin, March 2017 (published in March 2017)
- Good Practices in Community Engagement and Readiness, Second Edition (PDF, 9 Mb) (published in March 2017)
- Capital Investment Information Bulletin, December 2016 (published in February 2017)
- Memorandum of Understanding Between the Department of Natural Resources of Canada and the Secretariat of Economy of the United Mexican States on Collaboration in Sustainable Mineral Resource Development (published in February 2017)
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