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A Chronology
of
Minerals Development in Canada
In 1998, the Canadian
Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum celebrated
its 100th anniversary. Incorporated as the Canadian Mining Institute in
1898, the Institute has evolved into the leading technical society for
professionals in Canadas minerals and materials industries. Today,
some 12 000 members belong to the various societies, divisions and branches
that form the CIM.
To commemorate the
Centennial, John Udd, Principal Scientist with Natural Resources Canadas
Mining
Laboratory, wrote a series of articles on the development
of Canadas minerals industry. Appearing first in the CIM Bulletin,
these articles, and the chronology of events that follows, were subsequently
published as a book entitled A Century of Achievement - The Development
of Canadas Minerals Industries (CIM Special Volume 52, 2000,
ISBN 0-919086-99-3). With chapters focused on each of the decades, the
book chronicles the events that took place both internationally and nationally
and the effects that these had on the development of our minerals industry.
Some of that material, updated and with small revisions, appears here.
The chronology that
follows, and which was published in the book as the Appendix, contains
listings of the key discoveries of minerals and important events that
drove the evolution of this sector of our economy. The openings and closings
(including production suspensions) of mines and collieries, mills, smelters
and petroleum fields are included. These have been compiled from references
in the literature, including books, reports, articles, and other lists.
The information in
this chronology is believed to be reliable and has been updated several
times since it was first published. Nonetheless, if information that should
have been included does not appear here, or if correction is required,
you are invited to bring your comments and suggestions to the attention
of the author.
Other
Reference: History of Mining and Mineral Exploration In Canada
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