Canadian production of nickel, lead, primary zinc, silver and uranium was up between July 1998 and July 1999, while output of copper, gold, and refined zinc was down.
The statistics shown below were compiled by Natural Resources Canada and are included in the May 1999 issue of Production of Canada’s Leading Minerals. To order a copy, contact Jacqueline Paquette of NRC at (613) 992-9005.
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| NON-FERROUS | July 1998 | July 1999 |
| Primary copper | 50,942 tonnes | 28,517 tonnes |
| Refined copper | 35,625 tonnes | 24,038 tonnes |
| Primary nickel | 2,817 tonnes | 2,950 tonnes |
| Refined nickel | 3,501 tonnes | 3,847 tonnes |
| Gold | 14.9 million grams | 13.8 million grams |
| Silver | 94,211 kg | 104,332 kg |
| Primary lead | 9,001 tonnes | 11,350 tonnes |
| Refined lead | 10,505 tonnes | 13,806 tonnes |
| Primary zinc | 92,038 tonnes | 93,832 tonnes |
| Refined zinc | 60,733 tonnes | 60,114 tonnes |
NON-METALLICS July 1998July 1999
Diamonds–227,451carats
Uranium255,636 kg773,273 kg
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