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The Importance of Mining Sustainably
As demand for minerals and metals continues to grow, and with Canada a demonstrable leader in sustainable mining practices, there is tremendous potential for the country to position itself as a responsible supplier of the mineral and metal products the world needs. Mining responsibly is becoming increasingly important for the industry, particularly in Canada.
Given the essential nature of mining to our daily lives, it is vital that our industry focus on the future. Playing a leadership role in sustainable practices is an important priority for our sector. We want to ensure the metals and minerals needed for the transition to a low-carbon economy are sourced using the highest environmental and social standards. Now more than ever, people want to know that the raw materials in their products were mined responsibly, and the standards included in our Towards Sustainable Mining ®
program, are raising the bar for mining. To learn more about the commitment Canada’s mining industry has made to environmentally, economically and socially sustainable practices: visit www. mining.ca/towards-sustainable-mining.
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Everyday things mining makes possible
01 Electricity
02 Food processing
03 Health care
04 Smartphones
05 Appliances
06 Electric cars
07 Peacekeeping
08 Solar panels
09 Your house
10 Public transportation
11 Cleaning products
12 Parliament Hill
13 iPads & Xboxes
14 Personal hygiene
15 Currency
16 Batteries
17 Commercial printing
18 Dentistry
19 Weddings
20 Film & television
21 Meat & vegetables
22 Home security
23 Environmental solutions
24 Hockey
25 Hospitals
26 Brewing beer
27 Lenses & telescopes
28 Roads & rail
29 Windfarms
30 Space travel
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Everything comes from somewhere. If it didn’t grow, it was mined.
Minin
g mak
es pow
ering
the w
orld p
ossib
le
01Electricity
Canada is an energy powerhouseElectricity relies on minerals and metals to be realized. Copper is essential in both conducting electricity, and in the makeup of wind turbines which provide a greener alternative to generate the electricity used by Canadians across the country.
Energy generation
C6
Carbon (Coal)
U92
Uranium
Electricity travels at around 90 per cent
of the speed of light.
Ga31
Gallium
Ce58
Cerium
Eu63
Europium
LED Tb65
Terbium
Fe26
Iron
W74
Tungsten
Halogen Cr24
Chromium
Fluorescent lighting
La57
Lanthanum
Y39
Tb65
Yttrium Terbium
Production and transmission
Fe26
Iron
Cu29
Copper
Al13
Aluminium
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Zirconium Flashbulbs Catalytic convertersSteel alloys Surgical instruments Deodorant Abrasives
Zr40
02 Food processing
Sustainable coffee podsRio Tinto has partnered with coffee giant Nespresso to supply sustainable aluminium for its coffee capsules after becoming the world’s first company to be certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). Certification reflects the highest environmental, social and governance practices across the aluminium lifecycle.
Al13
Alu
min
ium
Foil packetsDrink cans
Cr24
Chr
omiu
m
Blender bladesMachinery plating
Na11
Sodi
um Flavour enhancerPreservative
Cu29
Cop
per
Alloys reduce food contamination
Sn50
Tin Canning
(tin-coated steel)Mining makes the preservation of food possible
Canada's mining sector supports the development
of responsible supply chains for metals and
minerals so we can have assurance that the
materials we use have been sustainably sourced.
Fe26
Iron
Cr24
Chromium
Mn25
Manganese
Mo42
Molybdenum
Ni28
Nickel
C6
Carbon
Machinery used to process and manufacture food
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Zinc Plastics Sunscreen Rubber InkSoap Metal alloysRust prevention
Zn30
Gold nanoparticle technology The nanotechnology boom has opened up a new frontier of early detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Gold nanoparticle technology is being used to target and deliver antibodies directly into cancerous tumors. They are also being engineered to attach to cancer-related proteins to aid earlier detection.
Li3
Lith
ium Treatment of
bipolar disorderMedical implant batteries
Pt78
Plat
inum Pacemakers
Medical apparatus
Gd64
Gad
olin
ium
MRIs and x-raysDiagnostic tracer
Nb41
Nio
bium
Medical devices
Au79
Gol
d
DiagnosisNanotechnology
U92
Uran
ium
Cancer treatmentsRadiation therapy
Cu29
Cop
per Kills surface microbes
and reduces infectionsElectronic devicesTi
22
Tita
nium Artificial joints
Prosthetic limbsSurgical equipment
Ag47
Silv
er
Anti-bacterial
Mining makes moder n medicin
e and treatment possibleMetal-based compounds are crucial to the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
03 Health care
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Uranium Submarines Medical research Clean energy Industrial x-rays Cancer treatments Aerospace
U92
Mining mak
es holding the world in your hand possible
Mining is essential for Innovative techCanada’s mining industry is providing the responsibly-sourced minerals and metals that power the technologies of today and of the future. In turn, we’re helping businesses and their customers be confident in how they’re made.
Touch screen
K19
Potassium
Si14
Silicon
In49
Indium
Sn50
Tin
Ga31
Gallium
Al13
Aluminium
04 Smartphones
Al13
Aluminium
Li3
Lithium
Co27
Cobalt
Battery
Electronics Au79
Gold
Cu29
Copper
W74
Tungsten
Ag47
Silver
Ta73
Tantalum
More than 40 mined metals and rare earths are used to produce a single smartphone.
Nd60
Neodymium
Sound B5
Boron
Ni28
Nickel
Pr59
Praseodymium
*Oil for these products can also be from non-mined sources.
C6
Carbon
H1
Hydrogen
Earbuds*Phone Cases*
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Tungsten Light bulbs Microwaves Fishing hooks Televisions Heating elements Darts
W74
Mining keeps your electronics workingThe appliances we use everyday, everything from the refrigerator to the washer and dryer, require metals to function. Copper, as just one example, is used in plumbing, industrial machinery and construction materials for its durability, corrosion resistance and ability to be cast with high precision.
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/our-natural-resources/minerals-mining/minerals-metals-facts/copper-facts/2050605 Appliances
Stainless steel
Si14
Silicon
Fe26
Iron
Cr24
Chromium
Ni28
Nickel
C6
Carbon
Mn25
Manganese
Cu29
Cop
per
Electrical wiringCompressors
Al13
Alu
min
ium
CondenserFan bladesMining makes the products that make every day possible
Ti22
Tita
nium Paint and some
finishes
Fe26
Iron
Steel used to build appliances C
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Carbon
Zn30
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Tin SolderTin cansPewter DyeMagnets Touchscreens Metal bearings
Sn50
06 Electric cars
Magnets in EV motors
Dy66
Dysprosium
Nd60
Neodymium
Mining makes th
e cars of today and tomorrow possible
The world gets more mileage from Canadian miningThe mining industry plays an essential role in the transition to a low-carbon future by providing the building blocks of clean and low energy technologies, like electric car batteries. In fact, the growing adoption of these technologies is increasing the demand for minerals and metals.
V23
Vanadium
Fe26
Iron
Al13
Aluminium
Mn25
Manganese
Mg12
Magnesium
Mo42
Molybdenum
Car body and frame made from strengthened steel and aluminium alloys
Cu29
Cop
per
ConnectorsBrakesBearings
EV batteries
Li3
Lithium
Co27
Cobalt
Ni28
Nickel
C6
Carbon
Ce58
Cer
ium
LCD screensWindscreens
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Sodium Table saltFertilisers Food preservation Baking sodaStreetlights Road salt
Na11
07 Peacekeeping
Ag47
Silv
er NavigationRadio equipment
Mn25
Man
gane
se
BatteriesShip buildingJet engines
Bi83
Bism
uth
Optics (lenses)Ammunition
Sc21
Scan
dium Jet aircraft
Missiles
Re75
Rhen
ium
ExhaustsTurbine fans
Sb51
Ant
imon
y
Ammunition
V23
Vana
dium
Armor plating
Cr24
Chr
omiu
m AircraftMissilesEngines Ge
32
Ger
man
ium
Fibre opticsInfrared opticsElectronics
Aviation technology Efficient, lightweight vehicles and aircraft need aluminum as well as lighter composites and alloys involving nickel and other metals to reduce weight and improve efficiency.
Mining makes protecting ou r nation po
ssible
Fuel
C6
Carbon
H1
Hydrogen
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Silver 3D printingWater purificationMirrors Jewellery Medicine Solar panels
Ag47
Mining makes re
newable energy gene
ration possible
08 Solar panels
B5
Boron
P15
Phosphorous
Semi-conductor
Cu29
Cop
per
Wiring
Ge32
Germanium
Ga31
Gallium
Be4
Beryllium
Mo42
Molybdenum
Cd48
Cadmium
Si14
Silicon
Ag47
Silver
In49
Indium
Solar panels
Te52
Tellurium
Canada's mining industry produces the minerals and metals used to build sustainable technologiesMining is essential to a low-carbon future with clean energy and “green” products requiring metals and minerals as building blocks. In fact, 14 of the 19 metals and minerals used in solar PV panels come from Canadian mines.
14 of the 19 minerals and metals used in solar PV panels come
from Canadian mines.
Ti22
Titanium
Mg12
Magnesium
Al13
Aluminium
Frame
Zn30
Zinc
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Silicon Computers Glass Cooking utensilsSealantsPottery Solar panels
Si14
Mining makes b
uilding your dream home possible
09Your house
Cu29
Cop
per Plumbing
Electrical wiringAirconditioning
Al13
Alu
min
ium
CladdingWindow framesFixtures
Fe26
Iron
Cr24
Chromium
Mn25
Manganese
Mo42
Molybdenum
Ni28
Nickel
Steel
Ti22
Tita
nium
Mg12
Mag
nesi
um
Zn30
Zinc
House paint
Solder Pb82
Lead
Sn50
Tin
Ca20
Cal
cium
MasonryMortar
The role of metals in housingSustainable, green construction is now a necessity. Building homes and offices with materials that use less electricity and water are becoming more of a requirement than an option. Copper contributes to sustainable construction through architectural designs, building wire systems, renewable energies conversion and better use of energy-efficient systems.https://copperalliance.org/benefits-of-copper/green-building/
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Rare earths Speakers Telescopes Hybrid carsMRI screeningWind turbines Magnets
Minin
g mak
es get
ting w
here y
ou
need to go possible
10 Public transportation
Air conditioning
Fe26
Iron
Cu29
Copper
Si14
Silicon
Al13
Aluminium
Aircraft
Al13
Alu
min
ium
Nb41
Nio
bium
Sc21
Scan
dium
Nd60
Neo
dym
ium
Zn30
ZincTi
22
Tita
nium
Cu29
Copper
Au79
Gold
Sn50
Tin
GPS and electronics
Public transportation in Canada Canada’s public transportation sector plays a role in reducing GHG emissions. Canadians depend on public transit and in 2017, the TTC carried its 31 billionth customer – or four times the world’s population – since its inception in 1921.
Fe26
Iron
Mn25
Manganese
Pb82
Lead
Mo42
Molybdenum
Ta73
Tantalum
Al13
Aluminium
Mg12
Magnesium
Trains, streetcars, buses and taxis
C6
Carbon
H1
Hydrogen
Fuel
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K19
Potassium Detergents Glass Saline dripFertiliser Match headsSalt substitute
11Cleaning products
Cl17
Chl
orin
e
BleachPool cleaner
P15
Phos
phor
us
Laundry powdersDish detergents
Si14
Silic
on Steam cleaningFurniture polish
B5
Boro
n CleansersWater softenerDetergents
C6
Carb
on Plastic bottlesStain remover
Zn30
Zinc Plastic bottles
Soaps
I53
Iodi
ne DisinfectantsSanitizers
Na11
Sodi
um DetergentsOven cleaner
Tomato sauce and elbow greaseTomato sauce and elbow grease can make blackened pots and pans and tarnished brass objects shine like new. The acetic acid in tomato sauce breaks down the copper oxide that builds over time. Apply a layer of tomato sauce to the discoloured surface, leave for half an hour and then scrub it to a shine.
Mining makes cleanliness possible
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Pt78
Platinum Solar panelsJewellery DentistrySurgical tools Catalytic converters Polish
12 Parliament Hill
Cu29
Copper
Fe26
Iron
ParliamentPeace Tower
A symbol of Canadian democracy since 1867 Canada's democracy is about the will of the people, the skills of leaders, and the work of many committed Canadians. Canada's mining industry, and its minerals and metals, is pleased to help in the background.
Aluminium
Al13
Zn30
Zinc
Flag pole
Sb51
Ant
imon
y
Glitter
Zn30
Zinc
Smoke
Ti22
Tita
nium
Whites
Ba56
Bariu
m
Greens
Sr38
Stro
ntiu
m
Reds
Cu29
Cop
per
Blues
Fireworks
Mining makes Canadian Lan
dmark
s po
ssibl
e
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Ni28
Nickel ElectronicsMarine engineeringCoins Kitchen sinkFood processing Guitar strings
Mining makes our favourite devices possible
13 iPads & Xboxes
Computer processors
P15
Phosphorous
Si14
Silicon
Sb51
Antimony
B5
Boron
Ta73
Tantalum
Canada is leading the way in responsible sourcing The responsible sourcing movement is growing and extending to minerals and metals. Customers increasingly want to know that the raw materials for their products, including the technology we use every day, are mined responsibly.
LCD screens
Si14
Silic
on
Eu63
Euro
pium
Sn50
Tin
Y39
Yttr
ium
In49
Indi
um
Ge32
Germanium
Ag47
Silver
W74
Tungsten
Cu29
Copper
Au79
Gold
Be4
Beryllium
Circuit boards
Li3
Lithium
Ni28
Nickel
Batteries
There will be 6 times more devices connected to
the internet than people in the world by 2020.
*Oil for these products can also be from non-mined sources.
C6
Carbon
H1
Hydrogen
GameController*
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Mo42
Molybdenum Heaters Saw blades High-rises Nuclear reactorsArmour
14 Personal hygiene
Fe26
Iron
Cosmetic pigment
Cu29
Cop
per
Electric shavers and toothbrushes
Ti22
Tita
nium
Whitening agent in powders and cosmetics
Mg12
Mag
nesi
um Anti-caking (talc)Used in foundations powders and creams
Zn30
Zinc
Suncreens Soaps
Deodorant
Al13
Aluminium
Zr40
Zirconium
Toothpaste
F9
Flourine
Ca20
Calcium
Na11
Sodium
Al13
Aluminium
Mining makes
our daily r
outine pos
sible
Minerals are key to oral healthAccording to the Canadian Dental Association, fluoride has a positive effect on oral health by making teeth more resistant to decay. Fluoride can also prevent or even reverse tooth decay that has started.https://www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/faqs/fluoride_faqs.asp
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Mineral sands PharmaceuticalsFibre optics Car paint Sporting goodsAircraft engines
15 Currency
Canada’s 5, 10, and 25 cent coins Ni
28
Nickel
Ag47
Silver
Investment metals Pt78
Platinum
Au79
Gold
Collector coins Ag
47
Silver
Pt78
Platinum
Au79
Gold
Iron
Coin press robotics
Fe26
Copper
Cu29
Zinc
Zn30
Carbon
C6
Making money The Winnipeg Mint is Canada’s high-volume coin production powerhouse. Here, the industry’s most technologically advanced processes and equipment produce up to 15 million plated coins each day for Canadian and foreign circulation.https://www.mint.ca/store/mint/learn/coin-production-1200012#.XO6LlhZKipo
Mining ma
kes t
he ex
chan
ge o
f go
ods a
nd s
ervice
s possible Canadian Mining
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Mn25
Manganese SteelFertilizer ColorantAnimal feedDeoxidiserMagnet
Mining makes e
merging technolo
gies possible
Batteries16
Li3
Lithium
Co27
Cobalt
Ni28
Nickel
Electric vehicle batteries
Alkaline batteries e.g. toys and electronics
Zn30
Zinc
Mn25
Manganese
K19
Potassium
Silver-oxide batteries e.g. watches, calculators
Ag47
Silver
Zn30
Zinc
K19
Potassium
Lithium-ion batteries i.e. mobile phones
Li3
Lithium
Co27
Cobalt
C6
Carbon
Pb82
Lead Lead acid
car batteries
Driving towards a low-carbon futureCanada’s mining industry is providing the responsibly-sourced minerals and metals that power electric vehicles, including metallurgical coal, nickel, copper, iron ore, zinc, cobalt and many more.
95% of cobalt, lithium and graphite in batteries
can be reused.
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Mg12
Magnesium Cameras RacecarsFireworks Power toolsAircraft
Minin
g mak
es p
rinted
pro
ducts
pos
sible
17 Commercial printing
3D printing
Si14
Silicon
Cr24
Chromium
Ni28
Nickel
Ag47
Silver
C6
Carbon
Mn25
Manganese
Ti22
Titanium
N7
Nitrogen
Ink pigment
C6
Carb
on
Black
Fe26
Iron
Blue
Cd48
Cadm
ium
Yellow
Cr24
Chr
omiu
m
Green
Ti22
Tita
nium
White
Br35
Brom
ine
Red Os76
Osm
ium
Pen tips
Paper and cardboard
Mg12
Magnesium
Na11
Sodium
Ca20
Calcium
Canada’s first printing press John Bushell was Canada’s first printer. In 1751, Bushell moved from Boston, Massachusetts, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. There, he published the country’s first newspaper, The Halifax Gazette, on March 23, 1752.https://thediscoverblog.com/2018/08/28/canadas-earliest-printers/
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Li3
Lithium Mental health Industrial drying PacemakerLubricantArmour plate Batteries
Minin
g ma
kes
good
dent
al hea
lth p
ossib
le
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Crowns and bridges
Gold
Au79
Silver
Ag47
Palladium
Pd46
Platinum
Pt78
Dental implants
Tita
nium Ti
22
Zirc
oniu
m
Zr40
Dental amalgam (fillings)
Silv
er Ag47
Tin Sn
50
Cop
per
Cu29
Mer
cury
Hg80
U92
Uranium
X-rays
Dental drills and instruments
(also stainless steel)
Co27
Cobalt
W74
Tungsten
C6
Carbon
Rh45
Rhodium
Ni28
Nickel
Ti22
Titanium
Minin
g ma
kes
good
dent
al hea
lth p
ossib
le
Almost 17 tonnes of gold were used by dentists
globally in 2017.
Al13
Alu
min
ium Porcelain
veneersSynthetic resin filling
Metals are essential to dentistryFrom braces to gold fillings to the dental instruments needed for our check-ups, the mining industry provides the tools for our oral health.
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Pb82
Lead Bullets Car batteries CeramicsRadiation shield SolderRoofing
Mining makes
the b
est d
ay o
f you
r life
pos
sible
Musical entertainment Ni
28
Nickel
Cu29
Copper
Zn30
Zinc
19WeddingsSilver Platinum
Cufflinks
Pt78
Ag47
Wedding rings
Carbon
C6
Au79
GoldSilver
Ag47
The brilliance of Canadian diamondsCanadian diamonds are highly sought after across the world due to their exceptional quality and the high mining standards by which they are sourced.
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Fe26
Iron Public transportation Cities ManufacturingRoads & bridgesAppliances Cars & trucks
Mining makes binge-worthy television p
ossible
20 Film & television
Titanium
Sound bars and speakers
Ti22
Al13
Aluminium
Television electronics
Si14
Silic
onCu29
Cop
per
Cr24
Chr
omiu
m
Sn50
TinAu
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Gol
d Zn30
Zinc
Sn50
Tin
Si14
Silicon
Ta73
Tantalum
W74
Tungsten
Al13
Aluminium
Zn30
Zinc
Digital film cameras
Gol
d Au79
Ant
imon
y
Sb51
Tin Sn
50C
oppe
rCu
29
Oscar statuette
Canada’s national public broadcasterCBC has been serving Canadians for over 80 years and in 1977 the channel provided the first live television coverage of the debates in the House of Commons.https://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/your-public-broadcaster/history
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In49
Indium Solar panelsTouchscreens LCD televisionsMicrochips Fire sprinklersProtective eyewear
Minin
g make
s healthy living possible
21 Meat & vegetables
Vegetable storage and distribution
Si14
Silicon
Fe26
Iron
Cr24
Chromium
Ni28
Nickel
C6
Carbon
Mn25
Manganese
P15
Phosphorous
N7
Nitrogen
Fe26
Iron
S16
Sulfur
K19
Potassium
Farm fertilizers
Made fresh in CanadaAgriculture and agri-food contribute over $100 billion annually to Canada’s economy and the industry is responsible for the employment of 2.3 million Canadians.http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/about-us/publications/discover-agriculture/infographics-agricultural-products-and-their-impacts/?id=1530198199592
Fe26
Iron
Tractors and harvesters Al
13
Aluminium
Cu29
Cop
per
Co27
Cob
alt
Mn25
Man
gane
se
Se34
Sele
nium
Zn30
Zinc
Mg12
Mag
nesi
umStock feed
nutrients
C6
Carbon
H1
Hydrogen
Fuel for tractors and distribution
vehicles
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Au79
Gold AerospaceElectronicsAwards Jewellery Hi-tech healthInvestment
Mining makes protecting your hom
e poss
ible
22 Home security
Aluminium
Fire extinguisher Al13
P15
Phosphorus
Bi83
Bismuth
Pb82
Lead
Cd48
Cadmium
Sn50
Tin
Fire sprinklers
Smoke detectors
Am
eric
ium
Am95
Gol
d Au79
Silv
er Ag47
Lith
ium
Li3
Thermal imaging home security cameras
Si14
Silicon
In49
Indium
Sb51
Antimony
Ge32
Germanium
Smoke detectors Smoke detectors are the most common consumer products that use nuclear technology, which relies on mined uranium, to function. They are critical components of every household and workplace because of their ability to detect smoke in the air and identify potential fire hazards.https://nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/resources/news-room/feature-articles/your-household-smoke-detector.cfm
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Diamond Knife sharpenerJewellery Drill bits Cement cuttingMining exploration Polishing powder
Mining makes science to save the plan et possible
23 Environmental solutions
Catalytic converters Reduce vehicle and other emissions
Pt78
Plat
inum Rh
45
Rhod
ium
Pd46
Palla
dium
Au79
Gol
d C6
Carb
on Ce58
Cer
ium
Fe26
Iron Mn
25
Man
gane
se
Ni28
Nic
kel
High-tech reclamationCanadian mining company New Gold Inc. recently collaborated with researchers from the University of Guelph, in Ontario, to explore the potential of genomic tools for site rehabilitation at their New Afton copper-gold mine in central British Columbia. https://www.minescanada.ca/en/content/not-your-grandfathers-mine
C6
Carb
on
Air filtrationHumidifiers
K19
Pota
ssiu
m
Plant healthSoil quality
Carbon
Water desalinationNanofibre membrane
technology C6
Al13
Aluminium
Ca20
Calc
ium
Soil qualityFertilizers
Carbon capture and storage
Fe26
Iron
C6
Carbon
Zn30
Zinc
Al13
Aluminium
Nanoscale metal blends are used to break down contaminants in groundwater.
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Electrical wiring Circuit board Homewares InstrumentsPlumbing Electric carsCopperCu
29
24 Hockey
Ag47
Silver
Stanley Cup18 carat gold
Ni28
Nickel
Stanley CupNamed after the former Governor General of Canada, Lord Stanley of Preston was first awarded to the Montreal Hockey Club in 1893. The original Cup was made of silver, while the current Cup is made of a silver and nickel alloy. http://mentalfloss.com/article/51140/22-things-you-might-not-know-about-stanley-cuphttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/stanley-cup
Fe28
Iron
Al13
Aluminium
Zamboni
Cr24
Chromium
Fe28
Iron
C6
Carbon
HockeySkates
Mining is responsible for the most highly coveted hockey trop hy in the world.
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Co27
Cobalt Ceramics Medical tracer Jet enginesBatteries Electric cars Wind turbines
25 Hospitals
Hospital bedC
arbo
n
C6
Iron Fe
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Ultrasound machine
Zirc
oniu
m
Zr40
Tita
nium Ti
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Lead Pb
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Cop
per
Cu29
Monitor
Gol
d Au79
Alu
min
ium
Al22
Cop
per
Cu29
Surgical instruments
Iron Fe
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Silic
on Si14
Nic
kel
Ni28
Chr
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m
Cr24
Carb
on C6
Man
gane
se
Mn25
Mining’s role in preventing infectious diseaseHospitals have a potent, new tool in their mission to improve patient health and safety. It also happens to be one of the oldest metals known to man—copper. Increasingly, health facilities are using Antimicrobial Copper to prevent Hospital Acquired Infections, as not only does it continuously kill 99.9 per cent of infectious bacteria, but it also has the potential to save them a fortune in infection control.https://www.reminetwork.com/articles/antimicrobial-copper-hospital-safety/
Mining
makes
hospita
ls possible
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Coal Carbon fibreCementElectricity Wind turbines SteelWater filtration
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Stainless steel equipment, pipes, storage
Si14
Silicon
Fe26
Iron
Cr24
Chromium
Ni28
Nickel
C6
Carbon
Mn25
Manganese
Brass fittings and valves
Zn30
Zinc
Cu29
Copper
Brewing kettleAl13
Aluminium
Cu29
Copper
Green glass bottles
Silicon
Si14
Iron
Fe26
Cr24
Chromium
Beer cans
Aluminium
Al13
Sn50
Tin
Fe26
Iron
Amber glass bottles S
16
C6
CarbonSulfur
Mining and beerAccording to Beer Canada, over 2.2 billion litres of beer were sold in 2017 of which 60% was in aluminum cans, 30% in glass bottles and 10% in kegs or casks. This equates to over 500,000 tonnes of glass and nearly 94,000 tonnes of aluminum. Canada is a major producer of the raw materials needed to make both.https://www.minescanada.ca/en/content/mining-and-beer
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g mak
es bre
wing
and
bot
tling
pos
sible
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Cr24
Chromium Leather tanningUtensils Dyes & inksFireworksChrome plating Wood preservation
Mining makes r
eaching for the stars possible
27 Lenses & telescopes
Hardware components
Fe26
Iron
C6
Carbon
Zn30
Zinc
Mirrors
B5
Boron
Al13
Aluminium
Si14
Silicon
Na11
Sodium
Si14
Silicon
B5
Boron
Ta73
Tantalum
K19
Potassium
Optical glass in telescopes, microscopes, binoculars and
camera lenses
Hubble space telescope The Hubble Space Telescope orbits around 547 kilometres above Earth, travelling more than 6 billion kilometres since it launched in 1990. It has recorded more than 1.3 million observations for astronomers and moves at a speed of 27,300 kph.
The Canadarm2, a robotic arm supplied by
Canada, is responsible for assembling components
of the International Space Station (ISS) in space.
Nickel
Digital camera batteries Ni
28
Li3
Lithium
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Canadian Mining
B5
Boron Washing powder Eye dropsPool cleanerRocket propellantTile glazes Fireworks
28 Roads & rail
Mn25
Manganese
Fe26
Iron
C6
Carbon
Railway tracks
Al13
Aluminium
Si14
Silicon
Cu29
Copper
Traffic lights
Road markingsTi
22
Titanium
White
Cr24
Chromium
Yellow
Al13
Aluminium
Zn30
Zinc
Road signs
Canadian mining’s relationship to railAs the largest shipper by both freight revenue and volume shipped, the mining industry is the Canadian rail system’s most significant customer.
Fe26
Iron
Mo42
Molybdenum
Bridges
Zn30
Zinc
Al13
Aluminium
Mg12
Magnesium
Guard rails
Mining makes travelling by road and rail possible C6
Carbon
H1
Hydrogen
Fuel
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Sb51
Antimony Batteries Cable sheathingAmmunition PaintFire retardant Fireworks
Mining makes wind
powe
r gene
ration
possib
le
29Windfarms
Fe26
Iron
Nd60
Neodymium
Dy66
Dysprosium
B5
Boron
Magnet generation
C6
Carbon
Fe26
Iron
Steel used to build turbines
Molybdenum
Corrosion protection Mo
42
Zn30
Zinc
Copper
Controls Cu29
Si14
Silicon
When we explore for minerals and metals we are finding renewable sources of energy too:Way up in northern Quebec, Glencore’s Raglan Mine is replacing diesel fuel with wind power. The wind turbine and energy storage facility – the first in Canada – has helped reduce the mine’s greenhouse gas emissions and has the potential to transform the Arctic’s energy landscape.
Co27
Cobalt
Ni28
Nickel
Mg25
Manganese
C6
Carbon
V23
Vanadium
Battery energy storage Li
3
Lithium
Al13
Aluminium
Blades
More than 220 tonnes of coal is required to build a wind turbine.
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Aluminium Aircraft BicyclesCanned food CookwareTransport Housing
Al13
Mining
makes
spac
e exp
lorati
on possible
30 Space travel
Aluminium Titanium
Shuttle body
Al13
Ti22
Rocket engines
Copper
Cu29
Niobium
Nb41
Thermal protection
Silicon Carbon
Si14
C6
Tungsten Tantalum
W74
Ta73
U92
Uran
ium
Energy sourcee.g. Mars Rover
Au79
Gol
d
Astronaut visorsRadiation reflector
Spacecraft
Golden Records of life on earthNASA launched the Voyager Golden Records – two gold-plated copper phonograph records containing sounds and images from Earth – into space in 1977. Intended for future spacefarers or intelligent lifeforms, the records contain greetings in 55 languages and sounds ranging from rain and thunder to birds, frogs, laughter and children.
The International Space Station orbits
Earth every 92 minutes. That’s 15-16 sunrises
and sunsets a day.
Silicon Germanium
Si14
Ge32
Control system
Ce58
Cer
ium
Optics
C6
Carbon
H1
Hydrogen
Fuel
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