The Government of Ontario’s Critical Minerals 2022-2027 Roadmap positions the province as a global leader in responsibly sourced critical minerals (Ontario.ca)
41% year-by-year increase in critical mineral production in 2022
In 2022, Ontario’s mining was worth £7.5 billion (22%) of Canada’s total mineral production
150,000+ people directly employed in the province’s mining industry
Ranked top 10 investment jurisdiction globally in Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2023 (Fraser Institute)
Home to the majority of Canada’s nuclear reactors and fuel processing facilities (World Nuclear Association)
More than 50% of Ontario’s power needs are met by nuclear (Ontario Power Generation)
Last Updated:
7 April 2025
