Canadian production of diamonds, potash, refined copper and zinc rose between December 1998 and December 1999, whereas output of uranium, primary copper and zinc, lead, nickel, gold and silver was down.
The statistics shown below were compiled by Natural Resources Canada (NRC) and are included in the December 1999 issue of Production of Canada’s Leading Minerals. To order a copy, contact Jacqueline Paquette of NRC by phoning (613) 992-9005. NRC’s web site address is http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/ efab/msd
Primary copper54,989 tonnes50,914 tonnes
Refined copper49,989 tonnes51,665 tonnes
Primary nickel18,632 tonnes14,286 tonnes
Refined nickel13,449 tonnes9,339 tonnes
Gold14.2 million grams12 million grams
Silver 101,233 kg81,452 kg
Primary lead 10,891 tonnes9,217 tonnes
Refined lead 16,154 tonnes12,196 tonnes
Primary zinc 66,463 tonnes62,769 tonnes
Refined zinc 66,311 tonnes66,994 tonnes
Diamonds170,000 carats199,643 carats
Potash610,999 tonnes616,298 tonnes
Uranium920,702 kg806,447kg
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