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Mining Rings True with Romance

For generations, couples have been saying it with diamonds, making the ultimate commitment with gold and sealing it all with a kiss. As the world's fifth leading producer of gold, Canada's mining industry is frequently an honoured guest at the traditional exchange of gold wedding bands. Indeed, our role in the romance of others may be on the rise. The amount spent on exploration for diamonds has increased to more than $100 million a year, and Canada is now a leading international diamond producer.

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Last Updated: 2005-11-22
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