About Minerals

We rely on minerals in every aspect of our daily lives. Toothpaste, buildings, eyeglasses, computers, automobiles, hospital equipment are but a few of the many things that cannot be made without minerals. Mining is the prime industry in over 150 Canadian communities and directly employs one in 40 Canadians.

What are Minerals

Learn about minerals, what they are, where they come from, and how Alberta manages them.  Read more

Minerals FAQs

This section provides you with quick answers to commonly asked questions related to minerals and mining in Alberta. Read more

Statistics

This useful section provides recent statistics summarizing mineral production and the number of active mineral agreements in Alberta.  Read more

Geosciences

The Alberta Geological Survey (AGS), a unit of the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB), provides services such as geological mapping, geological databases, laboratory analyses and information dissemination. Read more

Mineral Facts

The first diamond in Alberta was found near Evansburg by farm worker Einar Opdahl in 1958. If you are looking for more interesting facts on minerals, this section will provide it for you.  Read more