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Canada's Minerals and Metals (Animated Video)
Canada's minerals and metals sector is an important part of our economy. The sector provides good, high-paying jobs and a substantial share of our exports. Canada's minerals and metals sector also supports other key parts of our economy, such as transportation, and information and communication technology.
Mining and minerals- and metals-related industries provide the social and economic basis for over 100 communities across Canada, home to 700 000 Canadians -- mainly in rural, remote and northern areas.
The minerals and metals sector is a prime example of the adaptive capacity of industry which, while continuing to explore and develop Canada's natural resources, is making huge strides in the use of environment-friendly technologies and practices.
To find out more about the surprising, innovative and informative world of Canada’s minerals and metals sector, view the video or go to key facts below.
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Key Facts on Canada's Minerals and Metals
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