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The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has released a new report; The Mining Story – Canadian Mining Industry Facts and Figures, spotlighting the latest statistics and making recommendations for sustainable growth.
Canada produces more than 60 minerals and metals through its mining activities. The total value of Canadian mineral production in 2023 was C$71.9 billion, up from C$58.6 billion in 2021, according to the report.
In 2023, the sector contributed C$117 billion, or 4% of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP). The mining sector encompasses extraction, mining services, primary metal and mineral manufacturing, and downstream metal and mineral manufacturing.
Extraction contributed C$54.8 billion to GDP; Mining services contributed C$8.6 billion to GDP; Primary metal/mineral manufacturing contributed C$21 billion to GDP while downstream…
