Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
OVERVIEW
This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in:
extracting naturally occurring minerals. These can be solids, such as coal and ores; liquids, such as crude petroleum; and gases, such as natural gas.
The term “mining” is used in the broad sense to include quarrying, well operations, milling (for example, crushing, screening, washing, or flotation) and other preparation customarily done at the mine site, or as a part of mining activity. Establishments engaged in exploration for minerals, development of mineral properties and mining operations are included in this sector. Establishments performing similar activities, on a contract or fee basis, are also included.
The information on the number, size and location of establishments can be used to assess the existing level of competition within the industry in your province/territory.
The table below shows the breakdown between employer and non-employer or indeterminate establishments for each province and territory as well as at the national level. For this industry, 5 of establishments are non-employers or indeterminate and 11 have one or more employees.
Businesses
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Establishments 23,138 only |
<99 Employee 95.5% only |
Financial performance
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Revenue $390.1 thousand
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Profitability 68% are profitable |
Trade
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Exports $122.0 billion
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Import $33.9 billion |
Salaries and wages
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