MINING

• Free posters illustrating mine operations.
• Map 900A. Free map shows the principal mining areas of Canada.
• Free Fact Sheets on various minerals.

• WHAT METALS AND MINERALS MEAN TO CANADIANS: FACTS & FIGURES. Guide for Environmental Practice. Free publications describing facets of the mining industry in Canada.
• TRANSFORMATIONS. This video may be borrowed for 30 days at no charge or purchased for $6 plus shipping.

• MINING ASSOCIATION OF BC
  http://www.mining.bc.ca
  Contains information about the Mining Association’s education programs that complement a variety of school curriculum subjects.
  
  
• Black Hills Power and Light
  http://www.blackhillspower.com/
  A description of coal mining with pictures.
  
  
• The Mineral Gallery
  http://mineral.galleries.com/default.htm
  
  
• Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection
  http://www.gimizu.de/sgmcol/
  
  
• Natural Resources Canada - Kids Site - Minerals and Metals at Home!
  http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/scho-ecol/tour/intro_e.htm
  Discover the importance of minerals and metals in our daily lives.
  
  
• The Virtual Cave
  http://www.goodearthgraphics.com/virtcave/
  Browse the mineral wonders unique to the cave environment.

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