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 Morocco | Morocco | 2023 |
Mining market in Greenland | Denmark | 2023 |
Mining market in China | China | 2022 |
Mining market in India | India | 2022 |
Mining market in Suriname | Guyana | 2022 |
Events
Title | Dates | City | Country | |
---|---|---|---|---|
More upcoming events | ||||
Startup Global 2023 | May 8 - December 31, 2023 | Canada | ||
2nd Annual CUSMA SME Dialogue | September 20-21, 2023 | Mexico City | Mexico | |
28th Central Asian International Mining Exploration & Mining Equipment Exhibition | September 20-22, 2023 | Almaty | Kazakhstan | |
Trade Delegation for Women-Owned Businesses and Women Entrepreneurs to the Go for the Greens (GFTG) Supplier Diversity Conference | September 20-23, 2023 | Orlando | United States of America | |
13th International Conference on Mineral Resources in the Republic of Serbia | November 7-8, 2023 | Belgrade | Serbia |
CanadExport
Article title | Publication date | International region | Sector |
---|---|---|---|
More CanadExport articles | |||
Are you ready to grow your business abroad? | July 12, 2023 | Asia Pacific; Europe; Latin America and the Caribbean; Middle East and North Africa; North America; Sub-Saharan Africa; United States of America and Mexico | Aerospace; Agriculture and processed foods; Arts and cultural industries; Automotive; Chemicals; Clean technologies; Consumer products; Defence and security; Fish and seafood; Forestry and wood products; Industrial machinery; Information and communications technologies; Infrastructure; Life sciences; Market access; Mining; Ocean technologies; Oil and gas; Professional services; Science and technology; Transportation; Wine, beer and spirits |
CETA@5: Delivering trade benefits during unprecedented times | November 3, 2022 | Europe; North America | Aerospace; Agriculture and processed foods; Arts and cultural industries; Automotive; Chemicals; Clean technologies; Consumer products; Defence and security; Education; Fish and seafood; Forestry and wood products; Industrial machinery; Information and communications technologies; Infrastructure; Life sciences; Mining; Ocean technologies; Oil and gas; Science and technology; Transportation; Wine, beer and spirits |
Spotlight from the Field: The TCS in Berlin | October 11, 2022 | Europe; North America | Aerospace; Agriculture and processed foods; Arts and cultural industries; Automotive; Clean technologies; Industrial machinery; Information and communications technologies; Infrastructure; Investment; Life sciences; Mining; Professional services; Science and technology |
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 |