Canadian production of gold and nickel in May 1996 rose over levels recorded during the same period last year. At the same time, a decline occurred in the output of silver and copper.
Production of primary lead and salt was up, while levels of refined lead, asbestos and potash fell.
The statistics shown below were compiled by the Department of Natural Resources and are included in the May 1996 issue
of Production of Canada’s Leading Minerals. To order a copy, contact Jacqueline Paquette at the Department of Natural Resources at (613) 992-9005.
Canadian Mineral Production Over 12-month Period
| Nonferrous | May 1996 | May 1995 |
| Refined copper | 51,603 tonnes | 52,218 tonnes |
| Primary copper | 57,686 tonnes | 66,209 tonnes |
| Primary nickel | 17,650 tonnes | 15,172 tonnes |
| Gold | 14.4 million grams | 13.3 million grams |
| Silver | 94,764 kg | 102,718 kg |
| Primary lead | 23,014 tonnes | 14,818 tonnes |
| Refined lead | 17,075 tonnes | 17,497 tonnes |
| Primary zinc | 75,094 tonnes | 86,176 tonnes |
| Refined zinc | 61,672 tonnes | 62,356 tonnes |
FerrousMay 1996May 1995
Iron3.3 million tonnes4.5 million tonnes
NonmetallicsMay 1996May 1995
Salt1.2 million tonnes937,634 tonnes
Asbestos39,751 tonnes40,949 tonnes
Potash706,067 tonnes859,014 tonnes
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