Minerals and Metals Markets

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) collects and analyzes information on Canadian and international minerals and metals markets. NRCan also conducts commodity, industry and market research and analysis, and assists with policy/program development with respect to the metal and nonmetallic mineral industries. Advice is provided to the Government of Canada and others interested in the performance of minerals and metals commodities and industries, and the responsible development of mineral resources.

Information and analyses are published and used in various domestic and international forums. This work covers a wide range of issues including the Safe Use Principle and materials life cycle approaches for minerals and metals, the competitiveness and sustainability of industry, market access and trade related to Canada's mining and metals industries and related products, and the recycling of end-of-life products, especially those containing minerals and metals.

Each year, NRCan undertakes a review of developments in the minerals and metals industries and publishes the results as the Canadian Minerals Yearbook. This publication forms a continuing historical record of Canada's minerals and metals industries from year to year.