1. Canada: The Big Picture.
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MINERAL industries , *MINES & mineral resources , *PROSPECTING , *MINING geology , *MINING engineering , *INTERNATIONAL markets , *MINERALOGY , *INDUSTRIES - Abstract
The article discusses key issues concerning the mining industry of Canada in 2006. The mineral resources of Canada underpin the country's economic strength as a result of the upward spiral enjoyed by the mining industry since 2004. Canada also has a long history in mining and mineral exploration and is unmatched in terms of its adaptability to a wide range of climates, geological knowledge and mining skills. Miners and mineral suppliers in Canada are also making the most of the current mining boom in their country while reinforcing their influence and participation in international markets.
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- 2006