Canada, United States and Mexico | Mining, cement and non-metallic sectors: projects, studies, manuals, reports and production data.
Multicountry / North America
| Country | Main organization | Sector | Relevant information | Website | Recommended use |
| Multicountry | CRIRSCO — Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards | Mineral resources and reserves | International standards and reporting templates for mineral resources and reserves. | https://crirsco.com/templates | Reference for interpreting NI 43-101, S-K 1300, JORC and CRIRSCO technical reports. |
| Multicountry | ICMM — International Council on Mining and Metals | Mining, tailings, sustainability, ESG | Guidelines, principles, good practices, safety, tailings and ESG performance for responsible mining. | https://icmm.com/en-gb/resources | Reference for sustainability, safety, tailings and corporate-audit criteria. |
| Multicountry | IEA — International Energy Agency, Critical Minerals | Critical minerals, lithium, copper, nickel, graphite, rare earths | Reports on demand, supply, projects, the energy transition and supply chains. | https://iea.org/topics/critical-minerals | Analyze demand trends for critical minerals and the energy transition. |
| Multicountry | OECD — Responsible Mineral Supply Chains | Minerals, traceability, responsible supply chains | Due diligence guidance and references for responsible mineral supply chains. | https://mneguidelines.oecd.org/mining.htm | Reference for clients with traceability, compliance and responsible-sourcing requirements. |
| Multicountry | World Bank — Extractive Industries | Mining, governance, energy transition, infrastructure | Studies, data and reports on governance, investment, energy and transition minerals. | https://worldbank.org/en/topic/extractiveindustries | Support risk, governance, financing and infrastructure analysis. |
| Multicountry | LME — London Metal Exchange | Copper, zinc, lead, nickel, aluminium, base metals | Reference prices, inventories, contracts and market trends for metals. | https://lme.com/en/Metals | Commercial reference for prices, trends and base-metal analysis. |
| Multicountry | GCCA — Global Cement and Concrete Association | Cement, clinker, concrete, decarbonization | Global reports, roadmaps, CO2 data and good practices for cement and concrete. | https://gccassociation.org | Global source for cement, clinker, concrete and decarbonization trends. |
| Multicountry | USGS — Mineral Commodity Summaries | Metallic and non-metallic mining, critical minerals | Annual summaries with production, reserves, trade and trends for more than 90 minerals. | https://usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/mineral-commodity-summaries | Global benchmark for production, reserves and trends by mineral. |
| Multicountry | NAICS — North American Industry Classification System | Industrial classification: mining, cement, manufacturing | Common economic classification used in Canada, the United States and Mexico. | https://census.gov/naics | Standardize mining, cement and manufacturing sectors across statistical databases. |
Canada
| Country | Main organization | Sector | Relevant information | Website | Recommended use |
| Canada | Natural Resources Canada — Minerals and Mining | Metallic mining, non-metallic mining, critical minerals | Data, statistics, analysis, production, trade, employment and economic impact of Canada’s mining sector. | https://natural-resources.canada.ca/minerals-mining | Primary source for mining production, sector economics and critical minerals in Canada. |
| Canada | Natural Resources Canada — Minerals and Metals Facts | Minerals and metals | Fact sheets and statistics on uses, production, trade, prices, employment and mineral trends. | https://natural-resources.canada.ca/minerals-mining/mining-data-statistics-analysis/minerals-metals-facts | Validate sector data and prepare mineral-by-mineral summaries. |
| Canada | Geological Survey of Canada / GeoScan | Geology, mapping, mineral resources | Geoscience maps, publications, studies and reports from the federal geological survey. | https://geoscan.nrcan.gc.ca | Consult geology, mineral potential, maps and technical publications. |
| Canada | Statistics Canada | Mining, manufacturing, cement, trade, economy | Statistical tables, industrial production, trade, national accounts and sector surveys. | https://statcan.gc.ca | Validate official statistical series for mining, cement and manufacturing. |
| Canada | Impact Assessment Agency of Canada — Registry | Mining, infrastructure, environment, permitting | Official registry of federal impact assessments, case files, maps, documents and public participation. | https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations | Track mining projects, environmental files and federal permits. |
| Canada | SEDAR+ | Corporate filings, mining issuers, capital markets | Public-disclosure platform for issuers in Canadian capital markets. | https://sedarplus.ca | Review technical reports, financial statements, MD&A and filings of listed mining companies. |
| Canada | TMX / TSX & TSXV — Mining | Capital markets, mining issuers, exploration | Information on listed mining companies, financing, sector profiles and venture capital. | https://tsx.com/en/listings/listing-with-us/sector-and-product-profiles/mining | Identify mining and exploration companies, financing activity and stock-market participation. |
| Canada | Mining Association of Canada — MAC | Formal mining, production, sustainability, public policy | Facts & Figures reports, sustainability reports, industry policy and sector data. | https://mining.ca/resources/reports | Industry source for statistics, trends and the Canadian mining business perspective. |
| Canada | PDAC — Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada | Exploration, project development, critical minerals | Resources, guidance, events, directories and tools for responsible exploration. | https://pdac.ca | Track exploration, early-stage projects, contacts and investment trends. |
| Canada | CIM — Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum | Mining, metallurgy, processing, technical training | Technical library, journals, standards, webinars, courses and professional conferences. | https://cim.org | Technical source for mining engineering, metallurgy, processing and best practices. |
| Canada | Cement Association of Canada | Cement, clinker, concrete, decarbonization | Industry information, policy, sustainability and general data on cement and concrete. | https://cement.ca | Sector reference for cement, concrete, limestone and the low-carbon transition. |
| Canada | Environment and Climate Change Canada — NPRI | Environment, emissions, industry, mining | National inventory of pollutant releases and transfers from industrial facilities. | https://canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/national-pollutant-release-inventory.html | Assess environmental performance, emissions and background of industrial operations. |
| Canada | Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission — CNSC | Uranium, nuclear safety, licensing | Licensing, regulation, safety and reporting for uranium mines and plants. | https://cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca | Consult regulation and compliance for uranium projects and operations. |
| Canada | British Columbia Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals | Mining, exploration, critical minerals, permits | Critical-minerals strategy, permitting, legislation, exploration information and project data. | https://gov.bc.ca/mcm | Track mining projects and permits in British Columbia. |
| Canada | British Columbia Geological Survey | Geology, maps, mineral resources | Provincial geoscience publications, maps, databases and reports. | https://geology.gov.bc.ca | Technical source for geology and mineral potential in British Columbia. |
| Canada | Ontario MLAS — Mining Lands Administration System | Mining rights, claims, cadastre, exploration | System for registering, administering and viewing mining claims in Ontario. | https://ontario.ca/page/mining-lands-administration-system | Validate mining rights, claims and areas of interest in Ontario. |
| Canada | Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts du Québec — SIGÉOM/GESTIM | Geology, mining titles, exploration, resources | Provincial geoscience information and mining-title management systems. | https://mrnf.gouv.qc.ca/mines | Consult titles, geology and projects in Québec. |
| Canada | Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources | Potash, uranium, coal, critical minerals | Provincial information, mineral rights, geology, incentives and mineral resources. | https://saskatchewan.ca/business/agriculture-natural-resources-and-industry/mineral-exploration-and-mining | Track potash, uranium, coal and critical minerals in Saskatchewan. |
| Canada | Yukon Geological Survey | Geology, gold, exploration, base metals | Maps, databases, publications and mining-exploration reports in Yukon. | https://yukon.ca/en/yukon-geological-survey | Identify prospects, geology and exploration activity in Yukon. |
| Canada | Northwest Territories Geological Survey | Geology, diamonds, rare earths, metals | Maps, publications, geological data and mineral-resource information for the territory. | https://nwtresearch.com/geological-survey | Consult mineral potential and technical data in the Northwest Territories. |
| Canada | Mining Association of British Columbia | Mining, critical minerals, regional economy | Economic reports, news, policy updates and sector data for mining in British Columbia. | https://mining.bc.ca | Complement project and operation analysis in British Columbia. |
| Canada | Ontario Mining Association | Mining, operations, safety, regional economy | Sector information, statistics, education, policy updates and mining news for Ontario. | https://oma.on.ca | Track the mining ecosystem and opportunities in Ontario. |
United States
| Country | Main organization | Sector | Relevant information | Website | Recommended use |
| United States | USGS National Minerals Information Center — NMIC | Metallic mining, non-metallic mining, cement, critical minerals | Statistics, reports, surveys, trade, production, materials and mineral summaries. | https://usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center | Primary source for U.S. mineral production, reserves, trade and trends. |
| United States | USGS Commodity Statistics and Information | Minerals, cement, metals, non-metallics | Commodity data, Mineral Industry Surveys, materials information, country data and state data. | https://usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/commodity-statistics-and-information | Consult information by mineral, cement and industrial materials. |
| United States | USGS MRData / Mineral Resources Online Spatial Data | Geology, mineral deposits, maps, resources | Geospatial databases of deposits, occurrences, geochemistry and mineral-resource maps. | https://mrdata.usgs.gov | Identify mineralized areas, deposits and geological context. |
| United States | Bureau of Land Management — BLM | Mining rights, federal lands, permits | Information on claims, federal lands, land-use plans, permits and resource management. | https://blm.gov/programs/energy-and-minerals/mining-and-minerals | Validate claims, permits and restrictions on federal lands. |
| United States | Mine Safety and Health Administration — MSHA | Mine safety, operations, coal production | Mine data, inspections, accidents, employment, violations, reports and coal production. | https://msha.gov/data-and-reports | Review safety, operating history, mine identification and compliance data. |
| United States | U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — EDGAR | Corporate filings, public mining companies | Financial statements, 10-K, 10-Q, annual reports, S-K 1300 and corporate disclosure. | https://sec.gov/edgar/search | Review technical and financial reports for U.S.-listed mining companies. |
| United States | U.S. Department of Energy — Critical Minerals and Materials | Critical minerals, energy, batteries, supply chains | Strategies, reports, funding and programs on critical materials and the energy transition. | https://energy.gov/cmm | Analyze demand, policy, funding and critical-mineral supply chains. |
| United States | U.S. Energy Information Administration — EIA | Coal, energy, electricity, fuels | Production, consumption, trade, prices and energy statistics, including coal. | https://eia.gov/coal | Track coal, mining energy demand and energy indicators. |
| United States | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — EPA / ECHO | Environment, permits, compliance, emissions | Compliance databases, permits, inspections, emissions and facility records. | https://echo.epa.gov | Assess environmental compliance of operations, plants, ports and cement facilities. |
| United States | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Regulatory Program | Permits, water, wetlands, infrastructure | Federal permits for works in waters, wetlands, ports, dams and infrastructure. | https://usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Regulatory-Program-and-Permits | Verify critical permits for plants, ports, tailings and mining infrastructure. |
| United States | Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement — OSMRE | Coal, mine closure, reclamation | Regulation, reclamation, AML funds and restoration programs for coal mines. | https://osmre.gov | Consult closure, reclamation and coal-mine background requirements. |
| United States | NIOSH Mining Program | Safety, occupational health, mining research | Research, guidance, technologies and publications on mine health and safety. | https://cdc.gov/niosh/mining | Technical source for safety, occupational health and mining risk control. |
| United States | U.S. Census Bureau | Mining, manufacturing, cement, trade, economy | Economic Census, industry data, NAICS, trade, construction and manufacturing statistics. | https://census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census.html | Validate industrial structure, production statistics and sector consumption. |
| United States | USITC DataWeb | Foreign trade, minerals, metals, cement | Imports and exports by tariff code, country and period. | https://dataweb.usitc.gov | Analyze foreign trade in minerals, metals, clinker, cement and equipment. |
| United States | National Mining Association — NMA | Metal mining, coal, critical minerals, public policy | Statistics, reports, fact sheets, economic studies and industry positions. | https://nma.org/facts-stats-and-data | Business perspective and data for mining, coal and strategic minerals. |
| United States | Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration — SME | Mining, metallurgy, geology, processing | Conferences, publications, standards, courses and professional mining network. | https://smenet.org | Technical and professional reference for mining engineering, metallurgy and processing. |
| United States | American Cement Association / PCA | Cement, clinker, concrete, cement market | Market intelligence, reports, statistics, sustainability and technical publications. | https://cement.org/intelligence-resources/market-intelligence | Track cement market, consumption, capacity and construction trends. |
| United States | National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association — NSSGA | Aggregates, quarries, construction materials | Industry information, policy, safety and data on aggregates for construction. | https://nssga.org | Sector source for aggregates, quarries and non-metallic materials. |
| United States | Industrial Minerals Association — North America | Industrial minerals, non-metallic minerals | Industry information, public policy and resources on industrial minerals. | https://imana.org | Reference for non-metallic minerals, industrial minerals and manufacturing applications. |
| United States | Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology | Geology, gold, lithium, copper, mineral resources | Maps, reports, geological data, publications and Nevada mining activity. | https://nbmg.unr.edu | Key source for gold, lithium, copper and exploration in Nevada. |
| United States | Arizona Geological Survey | Geology, copper, critical minerals, maps | Maps, geological data, publications, mining and mineral resources in Arizona. | https://azgs.arizona.edu | Consult technical information for copper, metals and projects in Arizona. |
| United States | Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys | Geology, gold, copper, zinc, rare earths | Maps, publications, geological databases and mining-exploration data for Alaska. | https://dggs.alaska.gov | Identify mineral potential, geology and projects in Alaska. |
| United States | Colorado Geological Survey | Geology, mineral resources, maps, hazards | Geological information, maps, publications and mineral resources for Colorado. | https://coloradogeologicalsurvey.org | Consult geological context and mining resources in Colorado. |
| United States | Utah Geological Survey | Geology, industrial minerals, potash, lithium, metals | Maps, publications, mineral-resource data, energy and state geology. | https://geology.utah.gov | Track potash, lithium, industrial minerals and Utah geology. |
Mexico
| Country | Main organization | Sector | Relevant information | Website | Recommended use |
| Mexico | Ministry of Economy — Mining / OPDM | Metallic mining, non-metallic mining, concessions, statistics | Sector information, mining-metallurgical data, concessions, production and mining policy. | https://opdm.economia.gob.mx | Government source for mining outlook, production, concessions and sector policy. |
| Mexico | General Directorate of Mines — Public Mining Registry | Concessions, mining rights, procedures | Registry, procedures, mining titles, concessions and services related to mining rights. | https://gob.mx/se/acciones-y-programas/mineria | Validate ownership, procedures, concessions and mining-right status. |
| Mexico | Mexican Geological Survey — SGM | Geology, mapping, mineral resources, exploration | Geological mapping, publications, studies, inventories, prospects and geological services. | https://sgm.gob.mx | Technical source for geology, mineral resources, maps and mining potential. |
| Mexico | GeoInfoMex — SGM | Maps, geology, concessions, resources | Geoscience viewer with cartographic, mineral, geological and geospatial information. | https://mapasims.sgm.gob.mx/GeoInfoMex | Spatial consultation of geology, prospects, occurrences and mining layers. |
| Mexico | Statistical Yearbook of Mexican Mining — SGM | Mining production, value, minerals, states | Annual publication with statistical information on Mexican mining by mineral and state. | https://gob.mx/sgm/articulos/consulta-el-anuario-estadistico-de-la-mineria-mexicana | Validate production, value, producing states and trends by mineral. |
| Mexico | CAMIMEX — Mexican Mining Chamber | Formal mining, production, investment, safety, ESG | Annual report, statistics, production value, employment, safety, taxes and sustainability. | https://camimex.org.mx/index.php/publicaciones/informe-anual | Industry and business perspective on mining operations, production and investment. |
| Mexico | INEGI — Mining | Mining, mining-metallurgical production, official statistics | Indicators, tables and statistics on national mining-metallurgical production. | https://inegi.org.mx/temas/mineria | Official source for production, volume, value and sector evolution. |
| Mexico | INEGI — Mining and Metallurgical Industry Statistics | Metallic and non-metallic mining, monthly production | Monthly statistical information on the volume and value of mining-metallurgical production. | https://inegi.org.mx/rnm/index.php/catalog/1094 | Validate monthly production data and mineral trends. |
| Mexico | Bank of Mexico — SIE | Macroeconomics, prices, trade, exchange rate | Economic series, balance of payments, prices, exchange rates and macro indicators. | https://banxico.org.mx/SieInternet | Macroeconomic context for projects, exports and financial analysis. |
| Mexico | CANACEM — National Cement Chamber | Cement, clinker, limestone, cement plants | Industry data, plant locations, standards, reports and cement-sector references. | https://canacem.org.mx | Primary source for cement, clinker, limestone, standards and producing plants in Mexico. |
| Mexico | IMCYC — Mexican Institute of Cement and Concrete | Cement, concrete, construction, technical standards | Publications, training, certification, concrete technology and technical guidance. | https://imcyc.com | Technical reference for cement, concrete, laboratories and quality control. |
| Mexico | SEMARNAT — Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources | Environment, EIA, permits, mining, water | Environmental impact statements, resolutions, environmental regulation and procedures. | https://gob.mx/semarnat | Track environmental permits, MIA files and regulatory requirements for projects. |
| Mexico | PROFEPA — Federal Environmental Protection Attorney | Environmental enforcement, compliance, industry | Inspections, sanctions, environmental compliance and surveillance actions. | https://gob.mx/profepa | Assess environmental background and compliance of operations. |
| Mexico | CONAGUA — National Water Commission | Water, permits, aquifers, industrial use | Water concessions, availability, regulations, monitoring and hydrological studies. | https://gob.mx/conagua | Review water availability and water permits for plants and projects. |
| Mexico | SAT / National Customs Agency of Mexico | Foreign trade, imports, exports, tariffs | Customs, tax, tariff and foreign-trade procedure information. | https://sat.gob.mx | Verify foreign trade, equipment imports and mineral exports. |
| Mexico | SIAVI — Online Tariff Information System | Tariffs, foreign trade, minerals, cement, equipment | Consultation of tariff classifications, trade, regulation and product statistics. | https://siavi.economia.gob.mx | Analyze tariff codes, imports, exports and trade barriers. |
| Mexico | DataMéxico | Economic data, trade, industry, mining | Economic data platform with international trade, employment and industry data by region. | https://datamexico.org | Cross-check regional data, trade, employment and mining/cement-related industries. |
| Mexico | FIFOMI — Mining Development Trust | Financing, small and medium-scale mining, sector development | Financing programs, training, technical support and mining value-chain development. | https://fifomi.gob.mx | Identify financing support, SME mining projects and development opportunities. |
| Mexico | AIMMGM — Association of Mining, Metallurgical and Geological Engineers of Mexico | Mining, metallurgy, geology, training | Events, conventions, courses, publications and the Mexican mining professional network. | https://aimmgm.org.mx | Technical source and professional network for mining, metallurgy and geology. |
| Mexico | CMIC — Mexican Chamber of the Construction Industry | Construction, infrastructure, cement, aggregates | Industry information, studies, training and trends in infrastructure and construction. | https://cmic.org | Reference for cement demand, aggregates, infrastructure and industrial construction. |