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Canada's Critical Minerals: The Resource Superpower

34 critical minerals, #1 in potash, #2 in uranium, $18.5 billion in allied investment — the definitive guide to what PM Carney means when he says Canada has what the world wants.

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Top active mines in Ontario

Ontario is home to 36 active mining operations that generated $15.7 billion in mineral production value in 2023. This comprehensive guide profiles the province's most significant gold, nickel, and copper mines — with updated ownership, production figures, and operational outlook for 2026.

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British Columbia

Top active mines in British Columbia

Teck Resources owns the bulk of B.C.’s active mines. — Photo courtesy Teck With its wealth of natural resources, British Columbia has hosted a numb

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Top wind farms in Canada

Kruger Energy operates a wind farm in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. — Photo courtesy Ken Lund/Flickr Creative Commons Canada has been utilizing wind farms

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Top diamond mines in Canada

The Renard mine produces jewelry-quality diamonds. — Photo courtesy Stornoway Diamonds The 1990s sparked a boom in Canadian diamond discoveries and m

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Top active coal mines in Canada

Canada's coal industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Alberta ended coal-fired electricity ahead of schedule, while British Columbia's steelmaking coal operations are thriving under new ownership. Here is every active coal mine in Canada as of March 2026.

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Top copper mining operations in Canada

Canada produced over 514,000 tonnes of copper in 2024, and with billions of dollars in expansion projects now underway, the nation's largest mines are positioning to meet surging global demand driven by electrification, EVs, and grid infrastructure.

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Alberta

Top 10 hydroelectric dams in Canada

Canada is the world's third-largest producer of hydroelectricity, with more than 82,000 MW of installed capacity generating roughly 60 per cent of the nation's electricity. Here are the country's 10 largest hydroelectric dams — updated for 2026.

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Top Ten Wind Energy Producing Provinces in Canada

B.C. is in fourth place in terms of wind energy produced, despite the province having one of the best wind resources in the world. — Photo courtesy C