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Production of non-metallic minerals in Canada by mineral 2017

Non-metallic mineral production in Canada in 2017, by mineral (in thousand metric tons)

The data shows preliminary estimates of the total non-metallic mineral production in Canada in 2017. During that year, Canada produced approx. 1.67 million metric tons of peat. Peat is often used in agriculture and horticulture due to its ability to increase water infiltration and loosen clay soils.

Cement
Gemstones 70
Gypsum 2738
Lime 1827
Nepheline syenite 625
Peat 1671
Potash 12214
Quartz (silica) 2515
Salt 11250
Sand and gravel 290613
Soapstone, talc, pyrophyllite 225
Stone 155254
Sulphur (elemental) 4930
Sulphur (in smelter gas) 534