Mining in Canada
Canada mine output by commodity, from the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, and the software workflows that apply to those operations. Production figures are 2025 USGS estimates.
Mine production in Canada (USGS 2025 estimates)
| Commodity | 2025e | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Iron ore | 69,000 | thousand metric tons, usable ore (2025e) |
| Copper | 500 | thousand metric tons, mine (2025e) |
| Gold | 200 | metric tons (2025e) |
| Nickel | 140,000 | metric tons, mine (2025e) |
| Lithium | 5,600 | metric tons, lithium content (2025e) |
Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026. Only commodities present in the USGS tables reviewed for this page are listed. Missing commodities are not estimated.
Best mining software in Canada
Software is chosen by workflow, not by country. The main mining software categories are mine planning and scheduling, geological modelling, and dispatch, fleet and weighbridge control. iCeipts covers the dispatch and operations side: dispatch automation, fleet GPS tracking, RFID gate automation, weighbridge integration, and production-to-dispatch traceability.
iCeipts does not provide mine planning, geological modelling or pit optimisation. For those, use a dedicated planning tool and connect it to dispatch where needed.
Commodities most relevant to dispatch demand in Canada: gold, copper, nickel, iron ore, lithium.
Frequently asked questions
How much gold does Canada mine?
USGS estimates about 200 metric tons of gold from Canadian mines in 2025. Canada ranks among the leading gold producers in the USGS 2026 chapter.
Which mining software is best for Canadian mines?
Match the software to the workflow: planning tools for pit and underground design, geological modelling for resource work, and dispatch and fleet tools for haulage control. iCeipts covers dispatch, fleet, gate and weighbridge workflows.
Does iCeipts support Canadian regulatory reporting?
Canadian regulatory reporting is not verified on this page. Ask the team which reports are supported before you rely on the software for filings.