Canadian production of copper, nickel, lead, gold and silver increased between June 1997 and June 1998. However, output of non-ferrous commodities iron ore and asbestos was down over the same period.
The statistics shown below were compiled by Natural Resources Canada (NRC) and are included in the June 1998 issue of Production of Canada’s Leading Minerals.
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June 1997June 1998
NON-FERROUS
Primary copper43,953 tonnes58,841 tonnes
Refined copper37,202 tonnes48,401 tonnes
Primary nickel7,148 tonnes17,399 tonnes
Refined nickel6,307 tonnes12,214 tonnes
Gold13.4 million grams13.5 million grams
Silver82,172 kg83,754 kg
Primary lead8,186 tonnes9,149 tonnes
Refined lead10,390 tonnes13,364 tonnes
Primary zinc70,571 tonnes77,786 tonnes
Refined zinc49,774 tonnes55,991 tonnes
NON-METALLICS
Iron ore4 million tonnes3.7 million tonnes
Asbestos35,025 tonnes27,310 tonnes
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