Each year, a comprehensive review of developments in the mineral industry is undertaken and published in this document. The main focus is the non-fuel mineral industry, together with coal and uranium. Chapters are devoted to each major mineral commodity in respect of markets, prices, production, trade and consumption. A general review is included highlighting the importance of the industry in the context of the Canadian economy. Other chapters focus on the Canadian scene with reviews on the regional outlook; mine reserves, recent production decisions, and promising deposits; mineral exploration and discoveries; and mine openings and closings. Information on mining presence abroad and major developments on the international scene is incuded. A statistical report provides detailed tables grouped in the following topics: production; trade; consumption; prices; principal statistics; employment, salaries and wages; mining, exploration and drilling; transportation; and investment and finance. Many of these tables include historical statistics.