Mineral Exploration and Development, Data Tables

Mineral exploration and development are a major aspect of the mineral and mining industry in Canada, as they can demonstrate the potential for future mining activity; this data can be used as an indicator of the current state of the industry.

The data in this section covers the evolution of mineral projects, from exploration up until production. Pre-production phases covered by this survey include:

• Exploration: determining the location, size and shape of mineral deposits.
• Deposit appraisal: analyzing the feasibility of the mineral deposit and mine site through more extensive testing, drilling, and economic studies.
• Mine complex development: conducting the on mine site activities to access the mineral(s) and preparing for production.

Exploration and deposit appraisal

• Canadian totals by commodity
• Values by province and territory
  • Percentage of total spending
  • Work phase
  • Company type
  • Commodity
  • Expenditures category

Total mineral resource development

• Values by work phase and by:
  • Province and territory
  • Expenditures category

Annual and historical information

To obtain annual or historical information, please contact Mineral Exploration Statistics Office.