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Production value of non-metallic minerals in Canada by mineral 2017

Non-metallic mineral production value in Canada in 2017, by mineral (in 1,000 Canadian dollars)

The data shows preliminary estimates of the total non-metallic mineral production in Canada in 2017. During that year, Canada produced approx. 343.1 million CAD in value of peat. Peat is often used in agriculture and horticulture due to its ability to increase water infiltration and loosen clay soils.

Cement
Clay	2618177
Diamonds	6238177
Gemstones	4472
Gypsum	39323
Lime	300615
Nepheline syenite	59963
Peat	343111
Potash	4570601
Quartz (silica)	117988
Salt	458306
Sand and gravel	2538920
Soapstone, talc, pyrophyllite	53908
Stone	1603511
Sulphur (elemental)	175961
Sulphur (in smelter gas)	74162

Production value of non-metallic minerals in Canada by mineral 2017

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