Exploration spending in Canada by metal type 2009-2019

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.