Canadian production of gold, nickel, refined copper and lead in August 1996 rose above levels recorded in the same period last year, whereas output of silver, primary copper and iron were down.
Production of salt and potash also increased over the year, though asbestos slipped slightly.
The statistics shown below were compiled by the Department of Natural Resources and are included in the August 1996 issue of Production of Canada’s Leading Minerals. To order a copy, contact Jacqueline Paquette at the Department of Natural Resources by phoning (613) 992-9005.
| August 1996 | August 1995 | |
| Nonferrous | ||
| Refined copper | 49,590 tonnes | 41,903 tonnes |
| Primary copper | 53,651 tonnes | 66,261 tonnes |
| Primary nickel | 16,157 tonnes | 14,718 tonnes |
| Gold | 13.9 million grams | 12.7 million grams |
| Silver | 96,801 kg | 111,663 kg |
| Primary lead | 19,019 tonnes | 15,254 tonnes |
| Refined lead | 16,795 tonnes | 15,066 tonnes |
| Primary zinc | 144,348 tonnes | 130,567 tonnes |
| Refined zinc | 59,661 tonnes | 63,843 tonnes |
August 1996August 1995
Ferrous
Iron2.9 million tonnes3.9 million tonnes
August 1996August 1995
Nonmetallics
Salt852,734 tonnes844,517 tonnes
Asbestos39,538 tonnes42,541 tonnes
Potash620,651 tonnes578,599 tonnes
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