The Case for Canada
Mining is a significant contributor to Canadian GDP
A growing met coal mining sector can grow Canada's economy
Now, more than ever Canadians understand the importance of our natural resource sector and want to see them developed.
This is especially true of mining, polls have shown 80% of Canadians support mining in Canada.
Over 70% of world steel production requires met coal as feedstock for steel production. Canada can contribute more to world steel security and production by developing out metallurgical coal resources, and by doing so we can also grow our economy and put more Canadians to work.
Coal is 1/10th of Canada's mining sector by GDP—and can grow
A significant export for Canada, British Columbia
Metallurgical coal is a significant export for Canada, and an even greater part of British Columbia’s exports. In 2024 Canada exported nearly $10 billion in coal—and nearly 90% of that was metallurgical coal.
Coal creates well paying, good Canadian jobs
Canadian jobs
Natural resources are the backbone of Canada’s economy and make communities like Fort McMurray, Sparwood, Saint John, Quesnel, Thunder Bay and Timmins happen. These sectors provide good, well paying jobs and coal mining is no exception. In fact, the average compensation for a Canadian working in coal is nearly 72% higher than the average Canadian job. By developing more mines other communities can attract these solid jobs.
Thousands of Canadians work in coal
Over ten-thousand Canadians and their families rely on the coal sector in Canada. In fact— according to Stats Canada— every job in coal mining creates 2-3 indirect jobs. Steel making coal mines can really have a transformative effect on communities where they operate an can provide once in a lifetime economic opportunity.