Minerals and Metals
As one of the world's largest producers and exporters of minerals and
metals, Canada depends greatly on these resources. This highly productive
sector is among the largest users of high technology and provides a source
of stable and high income for northern, remote and Aboriginal communities.
Developing our mineral and metal resources sustainably ensures that
Canadians benefit from them now, and that these resources will continue
to contribute to our quality of life in the future. Natural Resources
Canada (NRCan)
leads the government in promoting the sustainable development and wise
use of these resources, domestically and internationally. We administer
Canada's Export and
Import of Rough Diamonds Act and the Explosives
Act and Regulations through permits, licences and inspections.
As well, we are a source of authoritative knowledge and expertise on
minerals and metals markets and commodities.
We work with a wide range of stakeholders, collaborating with and providing
research services to governmental, institutional and industrial clients
(from mining to manufacturing) to develop innovative new technologies
with economic, environmental and social benefits for Canadians.
We have helped Canada become a world leader in technology, with market
niches in lightweight metals, mining health and safety, environmental
protection and financing. Canadian mining companies are also leading
the way in integrating sustainable development into their activities
in Canada and abroad.
From Research to Innovation
Through three of Canada's primary scientific research institutions,
we generate and disseminate knowledge about the Canadian minerals and
metals industry. The Mining
and Mineral Sciences Laboratories focus on research and development
in mining, processing and related environmental issues. The Materials
Technology Laboratory collaborates with industry on research and
technologies to improve value-added products from minerals and metals.
The Canadian
Explosives Research Laboratory is Canada's centre for the advancement
of technology related to the manufacture, transportation and storage
of explosives; it also has a unique facility for testing equipment
used in hazardous locations.
Our research work in the minerals and metals sector will help us face
the challenges of the knowledge-based economy, so that future generations
will continue to reap the benefits from our resources.
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