Mines And Mineral Deposits Of Canada

The objective of this volume is to define and summarize in a brief and systematic manner the essential characteristics of all economically significant types of Canadian mineral deposits.

This report provides concise information on the Canadian mineral industry. Chapters cover the following: the early history of the industry; the history of prospecting & mineral exploration; mineral production through the years; exploration expenditures; trends in rates & costs of ore discovery; ore reserves & the long term future of Canadian mineral production; the future of mineral exploration; the Canadian petroleum industry; sulphur production; and the principal mineral areas of Canada.