Geography 2153A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Lac De Gras, Mining Engineering, Dawson City
19 Dec 2013
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The mining industry is a vital contributor to the canadian economy. The value of minerals produced in canada reached billion. 80% of our mineral and metal production is exported. There is concern that habitat destruction, increased access to natural areas resulting from construction of infrastructure and effects of acidifying mine waste runoff on fish, wildlife, and water quality are among the most important and extensive effects of mining. Production, value, and distribution of mineral resources in canada. Mineral fuels: crude oil and equivalents, natural gas, coal, and natural gas by products account for 77% of canada"s mineral production. Nonfuel minerals such as iron, gold, potash, like accounted for the remaining 23% Much of canada"s regional and infrastructural development has proceeded in parallel with the development of natural resources. Klondike gold rush: dawson city became a thriving community, creating wealth for both prospectors and the canadian government, encroaching populations disrupted the traditional ways of life of aboriginal people.
