Canada’s metal ore mining sector recorded an increase in energy consumption expenses, reaching $2.65 billion in 2024, according to Statistics Canada’s latest table. Total energy costs rose from $1.83 billion in 2019 to $2.65 billion in 2024. Diesel fuel was the largest single category, accounting for $1.46 billion of the 2024 total, followed by electricity at $770 million and natural gas at $55 million. Expenses for coal, coke, and propane also remained significant, with coal at $41 million and propane at $63 million. Some fuel categories for 2023 and 2024 are marked suppressed to meet confidentiality requirements. The data highlight a steady growth in the industry’s energy expenditure over the six‑year period.
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