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Canada's Critical Minerals: The Resource Superpower
Canada's critical minerals sector is highlighted as a global resource superpower, with the country ranking #1 in potash and #2 in uranium production. The sector has attracted $18.5 billion in allied investment across 34 critical minerals, positioning Canada as a key supplier for global supply chains.
Top active mines in Ontario
Ontario's 36 active mining operations generated $15.7 billion in mineral production value in 2023. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the province's key gold, nickel, and copper mining operations with updated ownership and production data.
Top active mines in British Columbia
This article provides an overview of British Columbia's most productive active mines, primarily owned by Teck Resources. The province's mining industry is valued at over $5.6 billion, with operations focused heavily on steelmaking coal production in the Elk Valley region, plus copper and gold mining.
Top wind farms in Canada
This article provides a comprehensive ranking of Canada's top wind farms by capacity, with the largest being the 350 MW Rivière du Moulin Wind Project in Quebec owned by EDF Renewables. The Canadian Wind Energy Association plans to increase wind power from the current 6% to 20% of the country's electricity needs by 2025.
Top diamond mines in Canada
This article provides an overview of Canada's top diamond mines, highlighting the country's significant diamond production of 23 million carats worth $2.6 billion in 2017. The piece profiles five major operations across Northwest Territories, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, ranging from established producers like Diavik (6-7 million carats annually) to newer projects like Renard.
Top active coal mines in Canada
Canada produced 42.6 million tonnes of coal in 2024, with 67% being metallurgical coal primarily from British Columbia. Alberta retired its last coal-fired power plant in June 2024, ending thermal coal mining in the province. Teck Resources sold its coal business to Glencore for US$9 billion in July 2024, creating Elk Valley Resources as the dominant steelmaking coal producer.
Top copper mining operations in Canada
Canada produced 514,582 tonnes of copper concentrate in 2024, with British Columbia accounting for nearly half of national output. Major operations include Highland Valley Copper's $2.1-2.4 billion life extension to 2046, Hudbay's expanded Copper Mountain targeting 60,000 tonnes by 2027, and Vale-Glencore's joint venture evaluating an 880,000-tonne copper project in Sudbury.
Top 10 hydroelectric dams in Canada
Canada ranks as the world's third-largest hydropower producer with over 82,000 MW of installed capacity across 600 stations, generating 60% of the country's electricity from hydroelectric sources. Major recent developments include BC's $16-billion Site C dam reaching full operation in 2025 and the landmark Churchill Falls contract renegotiation between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Top Ten Wind Energy Producing Provinces in Canada
Canada's wind energy capacity stands at 10,204 MW with Ontario leading at 3,927 MW (38%). British Columbia ranks fourth with only 489 MW despite having world-class wind resources, with $10 billion in projects awaiting BC Hydro purchase agreements.