Minerals & Metals Program Activity

Canadians derive sustainable social and economic net benefits from the assessment, development and use of mineral expertise, mineral resources, and related industries

Planned Spending: $57.5M
FTEs: 593

Actual Spending: $75.7M
FTEs: 645

Investment in Canada's exploration and mining industries is strengthened

Spending – Actual: $4.6M

Market access for mineral and metal commodities (including recyclables) and related industries is promoted and, where necessary, protected; Canada's international prominence and investment in mining are secured

Spending – Actual: $4.6M

Canadians benefit from R&D with respect to minerals, metals and value‑added products

Spending – Actual: $34.4M

The safety and security of workers and the public throughout Canada are improved with respect to explosives

Spending – Actual: $7.6M

Canadians are provided with information to improve decisions regarding minerals and metals;
Regulatory programs meet Government of Canada's objectives

Spending – Actual: $6.1M

Policies enhance the productivity and sustainability of the minerals and metals industries

Spending – Actual: $18.4M

NRCan Priorities:

Government of Canada Outcome: