Explore the Canadian Minerals Ecosystem
Buyers & Users
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Base Metal MinersDevelop and operate mines that produce copper, nickel, lead or zinc ores and concentrates. |
Graphite MinersMine and process natural graphite for industrial uses. |
Mineral Exploration & Development FirmsStudy deposits and assess projects before production. |
Smelters & RefinersTurn mineral concentrates into usable metals and intermediate materials. |
Manufacturers & Mineral BuyersUse mineral products in batteries, equipment and other manufactured goods. |
Mineral & Metal RecyclersRecover useful materials from products and industrial waste. |
Indigenous Rights Holders & PartnersHold rights and take part in decisions and economic participation related to Canadian mineral development. |
Organizations to Explore
Organizations to Explore |
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TeckCanadian resource company with mining and processing operations. This view covers its Canadian assets only. |
Northern GraphiteCanadian graphite company with Lac des Iles and Bissett Creek assets. Its 1 September 2026 update reported no Lac des Iles mining or processing in the second quarter and a delayed restart. Its 9 September release said an appeal filed on 8 September keeps the mining lease in effect pending the court decision. These statements do not establish resumed production. |
Tahltan Central GovernmentThe Tahltan Central Government represents the Tahltan Nation on inherent Aboriginal title and rights and works on lands, resources and economic development in Tahltan Territory. In its May 2025 statement, it says mining initiatives must follow Tahltan priorities and consent. This identifies the Nation’s government and stated position; it does not show consent for any particular mine. |
Nisg̱a’a Lisims GovernmentNisg̱a’a Lisims Government exercises the Nation’s treaty-based authority over its lands, assets and other defined matters. Its 2020–21 treaty report describes mining agreements and work on employment, training and contracting opportunities. Those examples establish a role in mineral development during that period. They do not establish a mine’s current approval, operation, ownership or benefits. |
Tłı̨chǫ GovernmentThe Tłı̨chǫ Government governs Tłı̨chǫ lands and resources under its land-claims and self-government agreement. The agreement describes law-making powers for land use and renewable and non-renewable resources. This makes it a relevant government for mineral work on those lands. The profile does not state what permits, consent or other decisions a particular project requires. |
AIM Recycling (American Iron & Metal)AIM Recycling, a division of American Iron & Metal, buys, processes and sells ferrous and non-ferrous scrap. Its Canadian services include industrial scrap collection, containers and public recycling facilities. Confirm local material acceptance and current commercial terms with the site. |
Triple M MetalRecycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap in North America and buys industrial by-products including steel turnings, sheet, aluminum, copper, brass and zinc. Its industrial services include an electronic-waste partnership. Confirm current prices and material acceptance at the receiving facility. |
GlencoreRecovers metals from electronics, copper scrap and other secondary materials through Canadian operations, including Horne and Sudbury. Listed inputs include electronic components, solar-panel parts and vehicle wiring. Acceptance, capacity and commercial terms depend on the receiving site. |
Algoma SteelBuys metallic scrap for steelmaking in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Its scrap-purchase manual sets quality, inspection and delivery requirements. Its July 2026 operating report states that blast-furnace production ended in January and that second-quarter liquid steel came from its first electric arc furnace. Contact the company for current procurement terms. |
Stelco (Cleveland-Cliffs)Uses purchased iron-ore pellets in its Canadian steel business. Cleveland-Cliffs’ 2025 annual filing describes a multiyear pellet supply agreement and identifies Stelco as part of the group since November 2024. This does not establish current purchase volumes, prices or an open procurement opportunity. |
ArcelorMittal DofascoPurchases raw materials, equipment and services for steel production in Hamilton, Ontario. Its company reports describe integrated and electric arc steelmaking. Supplier details, material origin and current purchase volumes require separate confirmation. |
How They Connect
How They Connect |
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Base Metal Miners — Mineral ConcentratesMine operations produce mineral concentrates. |
Graphite Miners — Natural GraphiteGraphite mining produces natural graphite when operations are active. This describes the activity, not current output at a named mine. |
Smelters & Refiners — Refined MetalsProcessing and refining create usable metals. |
Mineral Deposits — Base Metal MinersMining extracts material from deposits. |
Mineral & Metal Recyclers — Recovered Mineral MaterialsRecycling returns useful materials from used products. |
Towards Sustainable Mining — Base Metal MinersProgramme obligations apply to participating mining members; this is not a statement about all mines. |
Mineral Concentrates — Refined MetalsConcentrates enter further processing and refining. |
Natural Graphite — Battery MaterialsFurther processing can turn graphite into battery materials. |
Mineral Flotation — Mineral ConcentratesFlotation separates minerals into concentrates. |
Direct Mineral Supply Enquiries — Natural GraphiteBuyers can ask graphite companies about products and supply. An enquiry channel does not establish current production, stock or delivery capacity. |
Products & Services
Products & Services |
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Battery MaterialsProcessed materials used in battery manufacturing; not every mineral grade is suitable. |
Mineral ConcentratesConcentrated mineral products supplied for further processing. |
Natural GraphiteGraphite from Canadian deposits for industrial and battery material uses. |
Recovered Mineral MaterialsMaterials recovered from used products and industrial streams. |
Refined MetalsMaterials produced through processing and refining. |
Methods & Technologies
Methods & Technologies |
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Mineral FlotationSeparation using reagents and differences in mineral surface properties. |
Inputs & Resources
Inputs & Resources |
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Mineral DepositsNatural mineral resources assessed for potential extraction. |
Standards & Rules
Standards & Rules |
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Towards Sustainable MiningMining Association of Canada programme and protocols; participation is distinct from project permits. |
Routes to Buyers
Routes to Buyers |
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Direct Mineral Supply EnquiriesCompany channels let buyers ask about mineral products and requirements. |