Hidden treasures
Canada's natural resources have been made easier to find thanks to geological field mapping, which originated with the first major geological survey of Canada in 1843.
(Courtesy of Saskatchewan Geological Survey, Miscellaneous Report 2003-7)
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Some uranium deposits have been discovered by tracing uranium-rich till boulders like this back to their source. McArthur River is the world's largest, high-grade uranium mine.
(Courtesy of Saskatchewan Industry and Resources)
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Copper-zinc ore from Konuto Lake mine near Flin Flon
(Courtesy of Saskatchewan Industry and Resources)
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Gold from Star Lake mine northeast of La Ronge
(Courtesy of Saskatchewan Industry and Resources)
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