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Production of metallic minerals in Canada by mineral 2017

Metallic mineral production in Canada in 2017, by mineral (in metric tons)

The data shows preliminary estimates of the total metallic mineral production in Canada in 2017. During that year, Canada produced approx. 3,866 metric tons of cobalt. Cobalt is often used in alloys, and as a part of batteries and catalysts.

Antimony 0
Bismuth 2
Cadmium 59
Cobalt 3866
Copper 583833
Gold 164313
Iron ore 49009
Lead 13137
Molybdenum 5286
Nickel 200791
Niobium (columbium) 6981
Platinum group 27278
Selenium 49
Silver 345
Tellurium 17
Uranium 9501
Zinc 316760