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Below you will find links to educational institutions, government departments, mining associations, mining companies, and mining publications, as well as a host of mining-related information sources.
Mining-Related Education & Training
Sustainability Mining & Environmental Issues
Government Departments
Mining Associations
Mining Companies
Mining Publications
Additional Links
Mining-Related Education & Training
There are post-secondary institutions across Canada that offer a full range of mining-related education and training from geology, environmental sciences, and geomatics engineering, to mining technology and mining and mineral engineering.
Find a mining-related training program by clicking on the links below to educational institutions either by program or by province/territory.
- Educational Institutions by Program
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Geomatics Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Geology, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
Mining Operations - Educational Institutions by Province/Territory
- Additional Information
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS BY PROGRAM
Mining and Mineral Engineering - A career in mining and mineral engineering is never boring! Mining engineers are responsible for the planning, preparation, design and construction of a mine, its facilities and the extraction of all metal and non-metallic materials.
- Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS)
- École Polytechnique (Montréal, QC)
- Laurentian University (Sudbury, ON)
- McGill University (Montréal, QC)
- Queen's University (Kingston, ON)
- Université Laval (Qubec, QC)
- University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB)
- University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC)
- Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (Amos, QC)
- University of Toronto (Toronto, ON)
Metallurgical Engineering - A career in metallurgical engineering has many exciting opportunities. Metallurgical engineers research the different properties of metal and non-metallic materials to discover new ways to develop machinery and processes for the extraction and refining of goods.
- Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS)
- École Polytechnique (Montréal, QC)
- McGill University (Montréal, QC)
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (Chicoutimi, QC)
- Université Laval (Québec, QC)
Geomatics Engineering - If being outdoors is to your liking, a career in geomatics may be for you. Geomatics involves the location and mapping of natural and man-made physical features, as well as property and other boundaries. Geomatics engineers are skilled in the traditional forms of surveying, the collection of geographic data using electronic survey devices, and the use of specialized software.
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (Burnaby, BC)
- Cégep Limoilou (Québec, QC)
- Cégep de l'Outaouais (Gatineau/Hull, QC)
- College of the North Atlantic (St. John's, NL)
- Confederation College (Thunder Bay, ON)
- Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology (London, ON)
- Fleming College (Peterborough, ON)
- Lethbridge College (Lethbridge, AB)
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (Edmonton, AB)
- Nova Scotia Community College (Lawrencetown, NS)
- Red Deer College (Red Deer, AB)
- Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (Saskatoon, SK)
Petroleum Engineering - A career as a petroleum engineer can take you all over the world. Petroleum engineers develop, plan, study and monitor the extraction of oil and gas deposits at oil refineries and drilling spots. As a petroleum engineer, there is the opportunity for you to specialize in drilling, production, and reservoir analysis.
- Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS)
- Memorial University of Newfoundland (St. John's, NL)
- University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB)
- University of Calgary (Calgary, AB)
- University of Regina (Regina, SK)
Geology, Environmental, and Earth Sciences - If you've ever wanted to know more about the environment around us, this may be the career path for you. Geologists and earth scientists work closely with others working in a mine. They explore and research the structure, processes, and composition of the earth.
- Acadia University (Wolfville, NS)
- Brandon University (Brandon, MB)
- Brock University (St. Catharine's, ON)
- Carleton University (Ottawa, ON)
- Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS)
- École Polytechnique (Montréal, QC)
- Lakehead University (Thunder Bay, ON)
- Laurentian University (Sudbury, ON)
- Malaspina University/College (Nanaimo, BC)
- McGill University (Montréal, QC)
- McMaster University (Hamilton, ON)
- Northwest Community College School of Exploration and Mining (Smithers, BC)
- Queen's University (Kingston, ON)
- Saint Mary's University (Halifax, NS)
- Simon Fraser University (Vancouver, BC)
- St. Francis Xavier University (Antigonish, NS)
- Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (Chicoutimi, QC)
- Université du Québec à Montréal (Montréal, QC)
- Université Laval (Québec, QC)
- University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB)
- University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC)
- University of Calgary (Calgary, AB)
- University of Guelph (Guelph, ON)
- University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, MB)
- University of New Brunswick (Moncton, NB)
- University of Ottawa (Ottawa, ON)
- University of Regina (Regina, SK)
- University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, SK)
- University of Toronto (Toronto, ON)
- University of Waterloo (Kitchener-Waterloo, ON)
- University of Western Ontario (London, ON)
- University of Windsor (Windsor, ON)
- York University (Toronto, ON)
Mining Operations - Many careers exist within mining operations that are essential to the development of the goods and materials that we use every day. Examples of these careers are: blasters, diamond drillers, excavators, prospectors, and mining engineering technologists/technicians. You can also "earn while you learn" by taking an apprenticeship! Visit www.apprenticetrades.ca for more information about apprenticeship programs in your region.
- Aurora College (Fort Smith, NT)
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (Burnaby, BC)
- Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology (Sudbury, ON)
- Camosun College (Victoria, BC)
- Cégep de l'Abiliti-Témiscamingue (Rouyn-Noranda, QC)
- Cégep de Thetford (Thetford, QC)
- Cégep de Trois-Rivières (Champlain, QC)
- Collège Boréal (Sudbury, ON)
- College of the North Atlantic (St. John's, NL)
- College of the Rockies (Cranbrook, BC)
- Corona College (Grand Falls, NL)
- Haileybury School of Mines (Haileybury, ON)
- Keyano College (Fort McMurray, AB)
- Northlands College (La Ronge, SK)
- Northwest Community College School of Exploration and Mining (Smithers, BC)
- Nunavut Arctic College (Baffin Island Region, NU)
- Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (Prince Albert, SK)
- Southeast Regional College (Weyburn, SK)
- University of Regina (Regina, SK)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS BY PROVINCE/TERRITORY
- British Columbia
BCIT - BC Institute of Technology
Camosun College
Northwest Community College School of Exploration and Mining
Thompson Rivers University
College of the Rockies
Malispina University/College
North Island College
Simon Fraser University
University of British Columbia - Alberta
Northern Alberta Insitute of Technology
Southern Alberta Insitute of Technology
Keyano College
University of Alberta
University of Calgary - Saskatchewan
Northlands College
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology
Southeast Regional College
University of Regina
University of Saskatchewan - Manitoba
Brandon University
Red River Community College
University of Manitoba - Ontario
Brock University
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology
Carleton University
Collège Boréal
Haileybury School of Mines
Lakehead University
Laurentian University
McMaster University
Northern College
Queen's University
Sault College
Sir Sanford Fleming College
University of Guelph
University of Ottawa
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
University of Western Ontario
University of Windsor
York University - Québec
Cégep de l'Abiliti-Témiscamingue
Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Iles
Cégep de Sept-Îles
Cégep de Thetford
Cégep de Trois-Rivières
École Polytechnique
McGill University
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Université du Québec à Montréal
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Université Laval - New Brunswick
Collège Communautaire du Nouveau Brunswick
University of New Brunswick - Newfoundland and Labrador
College of the North Atlantic
Corona College
Memorial University of Newfoundland - Nova Scotia
Acadia University
Dalhousie University - Technical University of Nova Scotia
University College of Cape Breton - Northwest Territories
Aurora College - Nunavut
Nunavut Arctic College
For additional information about university programs in your area, visit the Association of Universities and Colleges at www.aucc.ca.
For additional information about college programs in your area, visit the Association of Canadian Community Colleges at www.accc.ca.
Sustainability Mining & Environmental Issues
The Canadian minerals and metals sector is continuously developing new technologies and innovative processes and procedures to ensure that mining is conducted in a sustainable and environmentally responsible way. To find out more about sustainability mining and environmental issues, click on the links below.
DEEP:Diesel Emissions Evaluation Program
Environment Canada
Global Mining Initiative
The International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP)
National Orphaned/Abandoned Mines Initiative (NOAMI)
Towards Sustainable Mining
The mining industry is a key contributor to Canada's economic prosperity and provides thousands of jobs throughout Canada. Click on the links below to find a wealth of mining industry information on Government of Canada and provincial/territorial government websites.
Alberta Department of Energy
British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Canada Centre for mineral and Energy Technology [CANMET]
Human Resources and Social Development
Manitoba Department of Industry, Trade and Mines
Natural Resources Canada - Minerals and Metals Sector
New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources
Newfoundland & Labrador Department of Mines and Energy
Northwest Territories Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Nunavut Department of Economic Development & Transportation
Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
PEI Department of Development and Technology
Ressources Naturelles et Faune Québec
Saskatchewan Industry and Resources
Yukon Department of Energy, Mines, and Resources
There are a number of associations that represent the mining industry at the provincial, territorial, and federal levels. There are also organizations that represent the interests of specific segments of the mining sequence or specific commodities. Click on the links below to find industry-specific information.
Alberta Chamber of Resources
AEMQ
Association Minière du Québec
Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association [CAMA]
Canadian Association for Mining Equipment and Services for Export [CAMESE]
Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum - [CIM]
Canadian Mining Industry Research Organization
Coal Association of Canada
Mining Association of British Columbia
Mining Association of Canada
National Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists & Geophysicists of the NWT and Nunavut
Northern Prospectors Association
NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines
Ontario Mining Association
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada [PDAC]
PDAC Students' Page
Saskatchewan Mining Association
Yukon Chamber of Mines
Canada is one of the largest mining nations in the world, producing more than 60 minerals and metals. In fact, mining accounts for 19% of Canada's total exports. The Canadian mining industry is also a major employer, directly employing approximately 363,000 Canadians in mining and related processing industries across Canada. Click on the links below to view Canadian mining company websites.
Albian Sands Energy Inc.
ArcelorMittal Mines Canada
Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation
Barrick Gold Corporation
BHP Billiton
BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc.
Breakwater Resources Ltd.
Cameco Corporation
Canadian Zinc Corporation
CanAlaska
Caracle Creek International Consulting Inc.
De Beers Canada Inc.
Diavik Diamond Mines Inc.
Elk Valley Coal
FNX Mining Company Inc.
Goldcorp Inc.
Golden Star Resources, Ltd.
HudBay Minerals Inc.
IAMGOLD Corporation
INMET Mining Corporation
Iron Ore Company of Canada
Kinross Gold Corporation
Mosaic Potash
Newmont Mining Corporation
North American Palladium Ltd.
QIT-Fer et Titane Inc.
Shell Canada Limited
Suncor Energy Inc.
Syncrude Canada Ltd.
Tahera Diamond Corporation
Teck
Vale Inco Ltd.
Xstrata plc
The new face of mining in Canada includes workers integrating technology in every aspect of their work - using robotics, computers, and state-of-the-art equipment. This, together with the industry's continuous investment in research, development, and exploration, has made the Canadian mining sector one of the world's most dynamic. Industry-specific publications are invaluable tools for staying informed. Check these websites regularly for the latest on new and emerging technologies and developments in the mining sector.
Canadian Mining Journal
Canadian Mining News
ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal
The Northern Miner
InfoMine
CIM Magazine
The metals and minerals sector directly benefits all Canadians. The products of mining provide not only many of the essential consumer goods we use but also much of the infrastructure that we rely on daily - highways, electrical and communications networks, and housing materials, to name a few. While providing us with essential resources that we use every day, the Canadian mining industry is also committed to sustainability and environmental issues, working with organized labour, and maintaining high standards of safety. Click on the links below to find out more information on these mining-related areas.
Miscellaneous
Mining-technology
GOLDSHEET Mining Directory
Edumine
Brunel Mining
Business Takes Action: Employment of Persons with Disablities
Organized Labour
Canadian Auto Worker's Union
Communications, Energy, and Paperworkers Union of Canada
United Steelworkers of America (USWA) - Canada
United Mine Workers of America
International Union of Operating Engineers
Safety
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE)
International Society of Mine Safety Professionals (ISMSP)
Mines and Aggregates Safety and Health Association (MASHA)
CANMET / Industry Underground Coal Mine Safety Research Collaboration (UCMSRC)
