The importance of mining is definitely significant to Canada.
             Mining, is an important industry, and Canadians are very advanced
             in their mining technology, but during the mining process, there
             is certain level of pollution produced. The Canadian government
             and the mining companies have very good plans and controls toward
             this problem, while ensuring the smooth running of the
             industries, and also helping to create strong economy and
             The world of today could not exist without mineral products.
             Canada produces about 60 minerals and ranks first among producing
             countries1. As well, Canada is the largest exporter of minerals,
             with more than 20 per cent of production shipped to world
             markets2. In a typical year, the mining industry is responsible
             for almost 20 per cent of Canada's total export earnings3 (See
             Appendix A). As for the employment rate, over 70 per cent of the
             mines are owned by Canadians and approximately 108,000 Canadians
             are directly employed in the mining industry4. Mining is very
             important in Canadian life. Not only do the products power the
             family car and heat the family home, the manufacturing sector,
             the high tech industries and even the better known resource
             industries are all dependent, in some way, on the mining
             industry. The mining industry will continue to be an important
             Mining is taking full advantage of the quick expansion of
             computers and microelectronics. These technologies are found in
             nearly every aspect of mineral development activity - from
             exploration methods, through production, mineral processing and
             even marketing. Computers and related equipment now have a lot
             of different applications in geophysical logging, geochemistry,
             geological mapping and surface contouring5. At the mine planning
             stage, the job of designing a mine is now greatly simplified by
             automation. Through the use of advanced software, geological
             models can be produced ...