Big Idea: Minerals, rocks, and earth materials form in response to conditions within and on the Earth’s surface and are the foundation of many resource-based industries.
Lesley Hymers
Manager, Education and Outreach Programs
I work for an organization that provides Earth science and mineral resources education.
Lisa T. Phiri
Mining Geologist
I examine rocks in an underground mine to determine the amount and location of gold.
Max Salman
Career Profiles
PH.D. Student / Affiliate Researcher
I ask questions to things that don’t have answers yet.
Patty Simpson (she/her)
Career Profiles
Environmental Coordinator
As the head of the Environment Department at a uranium mine, it is my responsibility to make sure that the mine does not pollute the surrounding environment.
Soil on Mars
Backgrounders
Learn how soil is different on Mars than on Earth, and what that means for growing plants on the red planet.
David Harris
Superintendent Special Projects: HR
Humans and Freshwater Ecosystems
Backgrounders
Learn about how people impact the ecosystems of lakes and rivers.
Tyson Haverkort
Geospatial Solutions Specialist
Tyson Haverkort is a Geospatial Solutions Specialist for Teck Resources Ltd.
Jean Paquin
Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto
Jean Paquin is a Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto.
Cody Spurrell
Production Geologist
Cody Spurrell is a Production Geologist for Vale, located in Manitoba.
Linda Duncan
Corporate Senior Metallurgist
Linda Duncan is a Corporate Senior Metallurgist for Teck Resources Limited.
Nicole Brisson
Career Profiles
Water and Tailings Engineer
Nicole Brisson is a Water and Tailings Engineer for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited.
Megan Laracy
Career Profiles
Geologist
Megan Laracy is a Geologist for ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.
Mines and Mining
Backgrounders
Learn about mines and mining in Canada
All About Minerals
Backgrounders
Learn about the characteristics and uses of minerals.