This statistic displays the expenditures on mineral explorations in Canada, by type of metal sought, between 2009 and 2018, with spending intentions for 2019. In 2018, Canada spent approximately 363 million Canadian dollars on exploration for base metals.
Metal exploration expenditures in Canada by type from 2009 to 2019
(in million Canadian dollars)
Characteristic
Precious metals
Base metals
2019**
1,188.3
365.1
2018*
1,423.2
363.3
2017
1,430.5
322.2
2016
952.6
236.7
2015
857.5
382
2014
849.4
420
2013
1,103.6
419.3
2012
1,842.7
633
2011
2,277.3
734.1
2010
1,443.9
551.9
2009
989.3
296.6
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05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,000
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Note: Includes on-site plus off-site mine activities and deposit appraisals. Includes field work, overhead, engineering, economic and pre- or production feasibility studies, environmental, and land access expenditures. * Preliminary estimated spending. ** Spending intentions. The distribution of spending intentions by commodity group is estimated using preliminary estimates data and publicly available information.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, nrcan.gc.ca, 2009 to 2018. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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