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Diamond Industry in Canada

Canada’s diamond industry is now worth more than $2.0 billion with all indicators pointing to potential for future growth.

Diamonds

Recent discoveries of kimberlite on the Canadian Prairies and in the Northwest Territories have sparked unprecedented levels of diamond exploration in the glaciated Shield terrain of Canada and Finland.

Diamonds (Rough), Kimberly Process for

On January 1, 2003, the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for international trade in rough diamonds was implemented.

Dimension Stone Industry, Canadian

Dimensional or architectural stone is any stone that is capable of being quarried in large blocks and subsequently processed into slabs, blocks, flagstones, etc.

Exporters of Minerals and Metals, Information for

Find details on products, services, publications, markets, agreements, etc.

Metals in the Environment

Metals are a natural part of our environment. Concentrations of metals fluctuate across the Canadian landscape reflecting natural variations in geology, climate and other factors.

Minerals and Metals

The Minerals and Metals Sector is the federal government's primary source of scientific and technological knowledge and policy advice on Canada's mineral and metal resources.

Minerals and Mining Statistics

Comprehensive statistics on the Canadian mineral industry and a list of all mineral producers in Canada.

Mining in Canada

Information on mining in Canada, including taxation, standards, legislation and regulations, and fact sheets.

Research and Innovation

The Minerals and Metals Sector of Natural Resources Canada devotes a large portion of its resources to research and technological development.

Uranium

Canada is the world's leading producer of uranium, accounting for roughly one third of total global output.