Mining
Canada is one of the largest mining nations in the world, producing more than 60 minerals and metals, and ranking in the top five countries in the global production of 15 minerals and metals, including several critical minerals essential to new technologies, such as cobalt, copper, precious metals, nickel, and uranium. It has the potential to expand in lithium, magnesium and rare earth.
The mining industry is divided in 3 sub-sectors (exploration, production, suppliers), and several highly specialized parts of other sub-sectors (legal and financial services, education, government services, federal/provincial/territorial regulatory functions). Consequently, Canada has one of the largest mining supply sectors globally with more than 4000 companies supplying engineering, geotechnical, environmental, financial and other services to mining operations.
Our trade commissioners around the world and at regional offices across Canada provide Canadian clients ready to export with accurate market intelligence, access to key contacts as well as international leads and opportunities. Our global network works hand-in-hand with other government partners, regional economic development agencies and industry associations to help position its clients for success abroad.
Ready to do business internationally? Our trade commissioners around the world can support Canadian companies with market intelligence, identify new business opportunities, and find qualified contacts that will help them succeed in foreign markets.
Sector reports
| Title | Country | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| More sector reports | ||
| Mining market in India | India | 2022 |
| Mining market in Suriname | Guyana | 2022 |
| Mining market in Guyana | Guyana | 2022 |
| Mining market in Laos | Laos | 2022 |
| Mining market in Mongolia | Mongolia | 2022 |
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CanadExport
| Article title | Publication date | International region | Sector |
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| Canada and the Americas: Strengthening trade ties with countries close to home | June 23, 2022 | Asia Pacific; Latin America and the Caribbean; North America | Agriculture and processed foods; Clean technologies; Education; Information and communications technologies; Infrastructure; Life sciences; Mining; Oil and gas; Science and technology |
| Spotlight from the Field: The TCS in Johannesburg | May 24, 2022 | North America; Sub-Saharan Africa | Aerospace; Agriculture and processed foods; Arts and cultural industries; Clean technologies; Defence and security; Education; Information and communications technologies; Infrastructure; Mining; Oil and gas |
| Export diversification and Canada's major trading partners | May 24, 2022 | Asia Pacific; Europe; North America; United States of America and Mexico | Aerospace; Agriculture and processed foods; Chemicals; Consumer products; Fish and seafood; Forestry and wood products; Industrial machinery; Mining; Wine, beer and spirits |
| Spotlight from the Field: The TCS in São Paulo | April 22, 2022 | Latin America and the Caribbean; North America | Aerospace; Agriculture and processed foods; Automotive; Forestry and wood products; Infrastructure; Mining; Oil and gas |
| Trade agreement's expansion brings greater advantages for Canadian companies | January 27, 2022 | Asia Pacific; Latin America and the Caribbean; North America | Agriculture and processed foods; Clean technologies; Defence and security; Education; Infrastructure; Mining; Oil and gas; Transportation |
