Canadian production of gold, silver, copper and zinc increased between July 1996 and July 1997. However, output of lead and nickel decreased over the same period.
The statistics shown below were compiled by Natural Resources Canada (NRC). They are included in the July 1997 issue of Production of Canada’s Leading Minerals. To order a copy, con-
tact Jaqueline Paquette of NRC at (613) 992-9005. NRC’s ad-
dress on the world wide web is http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/efab/mmsd
NON-FERROUS | July 1997 | July 1996 |
Refined copper | 39,758 tonnes | 29,318 tonnes |
Primary copper | 50,693 tonnes | 47,507 tonnes |
Primary nickel | 4,706 tonnes | 5,065 tonnes |
Gold | 14.5 million grams | 13.6 million grams |
Silver | 102,610 kg | 99,799 kg |
Primary lead | 12,466 tonnes | 16,016 tonnes |
Refined lead | 11,834 tonnes | 17,524 tonnes |
Primary zinc | 108,126 tonnes | 101,818 tonnes |
Refined zinc | 61,731 tonnes | 56,846 tonnes |
FERROUS
Iron ore3.6 million tonnes2.4 million tonnes
NON-METALLICS
Asbestos38,377 tonnes35,111 tonnes
Potash510,597 tonnes441,541 tonnes
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