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Decarbonization and the Energy Transition in Mining
Introduction Mining sectors in Canada and the United States are pivotal to the global energy transition, supplying essential minerals like gold, copper, lithium, cobalt, and nickel for clean energy technologies. In Canada, it is well-documented that these industries face mounting pressure from its federal government to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and align with net-zero
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Gold Mining Production Levels: Canada, United States, and the Global Context
Introduction In an earlier article, I wrote about the decline of silver production levels in mining. Globally, gold has the same structural issues. From 2018 to 2024, gold mining production showed signs of decline or stagnation indicating a downward trend. While global output plateaued since around 2018, specific regions in the U.S. saw gradual reductions.
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A Workflow of Silver Mining Production in Canada and the United States
Introduction Silver mining plays a vital role in the economies of both Canada and the United States. In Canada, production mainly occurs in provinces such as British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and the Yukon Territory. The U.S., as a leading primary silver producer, has key operations in states like Alaska, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Montana. Due
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Silver Mining Production Levels in Canada and the United States
Introduction Silver mining plays a significant role in the economies of both Canada and the United States. With recent price surges in silver, interest in mining of the precious metal has heightened as well. While Mexico leads as the global top producer, Canada and the U.S. account for a notable portion of North American output.
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Gold Mining: A Workflow Overview
Gold Mining: A Workflow Overview Introduction Throughout 2025, there was much recent discussion among Canada’s politicians and media with regard to tapping into the nation’s enormous quantities of mineral wealth. This report will discuss the lengthy workflow process of gold mining from exploration to mine closure. Gold mining requires a multi-stage industrial process that transforms
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Silver: A Decline in Global Production
Introduction With the year 2025 experiencing historic highs in global silver prices, prices can be explained, in part, by the decline in global production of the precious metal. Increasing demand of silver is well-documented: it is used in photovoltaic cells for electronics, solar power, wind power generation, electric vehicles, 5G infrastructure, AI hardware, and energy
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Canadian Gold Mining:
Advanced Mining Exploration and Development Projects As of December 2025 This article highlights some gold mining operations and projects underway for some of Canada’s leading mining companies. The projects listed below are in the exploration and development stages, with some already producing gold. A) Agnico-Eagle Mines Hammond Reef, Ontario According to Agnico-Eagle, an advanced high
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Largest Active Gold Mines in the United States (by production)
As of December 2025 Listed below are the top 10 largest active gold mines in the United States. Closure dates for all are expected to be beyond 2030 with the Cortez Complex likely operating past 2040. Rank Mine State Owner Likely Closure Date 1 Carlin Complex Nevada Barrick Gold & Newmont (joint venture) Expected to
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Largest Active Gold Mines in Canada (by production)
As of December 2025 The top 10 largest gold mines in Canada are primarily concentrated in Ontario and Quebec. The chart below lists Canada’s largest gold mines, ownership and approximate closure dates. Most have closure horizons stretching into the 2030s or later, with some expected to operate past 2040. Rank Mine Province Owner Likely