Mining Matters
About Us
Mining Matters is a charitable organization dedicated to educating young people to develop knowledge and awareness of Earth sciences, the minerals industry, and their roles in society. The organization provides current information about rocks, minerals, metals, mining and the diverse career opportunities available in the minerals industry. Mining Matters offers exceptional educational resources that meet provincial curriculum expectations, created by educators and Earth science experts.
Mining Matters has reached an estimated 750,000 teachers, students and members of the public since inception in 1994.
Goals of Mining Matters
- Involve youth in exploring Earth science, and the mining and mineral exploration industries through meaningful learning activities and innovative education programs.
- Provide engaging hands-on mineral resources programming, practical mining educational opportunities and mentorship for youth living in Aboriginal communities.
- Equip teachers with curriculum-linked classroom resources and offer professional development training to effectively teach curricula related to mineral resources, exploration, mining and Earth science.
- Inform youth about career opportunities in mining and mineral exploration industries.
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