The Earth and Space

Balanced stones on a pebble beach

What are rocks?

Backgrounders

Learn about the types of rocks, the rock cycle, and weathering and erosion.

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Origin of Earth’s Moon

Backgrounders

Learn how Earth’s moon came to be and what we have learned from Moon rocks.

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Deciding Where to Dig: Geology and Mining

Backgrounders

Learn about how mining companies find good locations for mining.

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Nancy Duquet-Harvey

Nancy Duquet-Harvey

Career Profiles

Environmental Superintendent

I make sure that we don't harm the environment with our mining activities.
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Portrait de Graham Ballachey

Graham Ballachey

Career Profiles

Vice President, Engineering

I manage and oversee all the engineering work for a lithium mine development company.
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Jessica Rideout

Jessica Rideout

Quarry Materials Compliance Officer

I inspect quarries to ensure that they are operated in compliance with provincial regulations.
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Green Energy

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An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power

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Aynsley Foss

Aynsley Foss (she/her)

Career Profiles

Issues and Policy Manager

I advocate for the major producing mines across Ontario to ensure their long-term competitiveness.
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Earth Month: Climate Change

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Discover the probable causes, likely effects, and potential ways to mitigate climate change.

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Caroline Richard - Engineer in the mining industry

Caroline Richard

Geotechnical Engineer

I work in the mining industry and manage the waste materials created during ore extraction.
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Ray Hyde

Ray Hyde

IT Manager, Customer Experience

I oversee the day-to-day operation of our IT infrastructure in support of the offshore oil platforms and our local office.
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Amanda McCallum

Amanda McCallum

Geologist, Communication Specialist, Business Owner

I'm a prospecting geologist, a science communication specialist and business owner.
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Lesley Hymers à côté d'une pépite de cuivre géante à l'extérieur du musée McBride, à Whitehorse, au Yukon.

Lesley Hymers

Manager, Education and Outreach Programs

I work for an organization that provides Earth science and mineral resources education.
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Lisa Phiri dans une mine souterraine

Lisa T. Phiri

Mining Geologist

I examine rocks in an underground mine to determine the amount and location of gold.
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Waves, Tides and Tsunamis

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Learn about ocean waves and how they can form tsunamis and tidal waves.

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