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  2. Mining in Canada - Wikipedia

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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 ]

  3. Environmental issues in Canada - Wikipedia

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    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.

  4. Ring of Fire (Northern Ontario) - Wikipedia

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    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.

  5. Westray Mine - Wikipedia

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    It was Canada's worst mining disaster since 1958, when a bump at another Nova Scotia coal mine in Springhill claimed the lives of 75 miners. [3] In the wake of the explosion, Canadian and international media coverage descended upon the tiny hamlet of Plymouth and the nearby towns of New Glasgow, Stellarton, Westville and Trenton.

  6. List of coal mines in Canada - Wikipedia

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    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

  7. Coal in Canada - Wikipedia

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    By 2018, there was an increase global coal prices and improvements in thermal coal mining, which led to an increase in coal mining activity. [10] Most of Canada's coal reserves are located in Alberta. [11] In 2010, Canada ranked 15th in the world in coal production, with a total production of 67.9 million tonnes. [11]

  8. Uranium mining in Canada - Wikipedia

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    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

  9. Red Lake Mine - Wikipedia

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    Map showing the location of the mine, near the centre of the image. The Red Lake mine is a Canadian gold mine located in northwestern Ontario at Red Lake. [1] It was one of the largest gold mines in Canada and in the world. [1] The mine had estimated reserves of 3.23 million oz of gold in 2013. [1]