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The first truly industrial mining operation in what is now Canada was an iron mine at Forges du Saint-Maurice near Trois-Rivières in Quebec, which remained a going concern from 1738 to 1883. [1] Copper mining in Bruce Mines , Ontario—the first industrial-scale mine of a substance other than iron—followed in 1848. [ 2 ]
Environmental issues in Canada include impacts of climate change, air and water pollution, mining, logging, and the degradation of natural habitats.As one of the world's significant emitters of greenhouse gasses, [1] Canada has the potential to make contributions to curbing climate change with its environmental policies and conservation efforts.
The Ring of Fire is a vast, mineral-rich region located in the remote James Bay Lowlands of Northern Ontario, Canada.Spanning approximately 5,000 square kilometres (1,900 sq mi), the area is rich in chromite, nickel, copper, platinum group elements, gold, zinc, and other valuable minerals.
In 2013, Benga Mining acquired the Grassy Mountain property and coal leases from Devon Canada and Consol of Canada who had a 50/50 joint venture. [6] In November 2015, Benda submitted an environmental impact assessment to the Alberta Energy Regulator and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency. In August 2016, an updated environmental ...
CST Canada Coal Ltd. Export: metallurgical [5]: 15 The mine was shut down in May 2020 as global demand for coal decreased during Covid-19 pandemic. [7] Highvale: Sub-bituminous: Wabamun, Parkland County: Transalta Corp / SunHills Mining LP: Thermal coal Electricity: Keephills and Sundance generating stations [5]: 15
Name Location Owner References Port Radium idle mine site: Port Radium: Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development [1]Rayrock idle mine site
As a result, in 1943, the Government of Canada expropriated the assets of Eldorado and formed a federal crown corporation, Eldorado Mining and Refining Limited, to oversee Canadian uranium assets. Exploration for uranium was restricted to Eldorado and the Geological Survey of Canada. [4] [10] [11] Uraninite in pegmatite rock, from Ontario
The mine is owned by Cameco (70%), and Orano Canada (30%) (formerly Areva Resources Canada, formerly COGEMA Resources Inc.) Cameco is the mine operator. In 2012, McArthur River was the world's largest producing uranium mine, accounting for 13% of world mine production. [1] Canada, as a whole, produces 15% of the world's uranium production.