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Helium : facts and figures

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Helium plays a prominent role in medical imaging, fiber optics/semiconductor manufacturing, laser welding, leak detection, superconductivity development, aerospace, defense, and energy programs.... More ≫

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Helium plays a prominent role in medical imaging, fiber optics/semiconductor manufacturing, laser welding, leak detection, superconductivity development, aerospace, defense, and energy programs. This fact sheet looks at the current state and future of the helium industry in Alberta.

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Brine-hosted minerals development : implementation of the Mineral Resource Development Act

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Mineral exploration and development is changing rapidly, driven by innovative technologies and shifting societal demands. Brine-hosted minerals, such as lithium, are extracted from deep saline... More ≫

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Mineral exploration and development is changing rapidly, driven by innovative technologies and shifting societal demands. Brine-hosted minerals, such as lithium, are extracted from deep saline groundwater, also known as brine. This fact sheet explains regulations that have been developed to establish tenure for new and emerging technologies to develop brine-hosted minerals, to update requirements for rock-hosted mineral tenure, and to enable the Alberta Energy Regulator to become the full lifecycle regulator for the province's brine-hosted mineral resources.

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Alberta’s critical minerals potential

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Alberta has potential for many critical minerals and is well-positioned to become a preferred supplier of raw materials and products. The factsheet lists minerals that have potential to be... More ≫

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Alberta has potential for many critical minerals and is well-positioned to become a preferred supplier of raw materials and products. The factsheet lists minerals that have potential to be produced in Alberta.

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Renewing Alberta’s mineral future : a strategy to re-energize Alberta’s minerals sector

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Alberta’s new mineral strategy and action plan will advance efforts to strengthen and diversify the province’s economy by helping to capitalize on our potential to become a preferred producer and... More ≫

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Alberta’s new mineral strategy and action plan will advance efforts to strengthen and diversify the province’s economy by helping to capitalize on our potential to become a preferred producer and supplier of metallic and industrial minerals and mineral products.

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The next-generation minerals industry in Alberta

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Alberta’s new mineral strategy and action plan will advance efforts to strengthen and diversify the province’s economy by helping to capitalize on our potential to become a preferred producer and... More ≫

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Alberta’s new mineral strategy and action plan will advance efforts to strengthen and diversify the province’s economy by helping to capitalize on our potential to become a preferred producer and supplier of metallic and industrial minerals and mineral products.

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Critical minerals in Alberta

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Alberta has potential for many critical minerals and is well-positioned to become a preferred supplier of raw materials and products. The factsheet lists minerals that have potential to be... More ≫

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Alberta has potential for many critical minerals and is well-positioned to become a preferred supplier of raw materials and products. The factsheet lists minerals that have potential to be produced in Alberta.

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Diversification, not decline : adapting to the new energy reality : Energy Diversification Advisory Committee report to the Minister

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In October 2016 the Government of Alberta established the Energy Diversification Advisory Committee to provide advice to the government on additional steps the province could take to build a more... More ≫

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In October 2016 the Government of Alberta established the Energy Diversification Advisory Committee to provide advice to the government on additional steps the province could take to build a more diversified and resilient energy economy. The Committee was tasked with reviewing current analytical work, engaging with targeted audiences, soliciting feedback from the public, and providing advice to the Minister of Energy based on this work. This report presents the findings of the Committee and makes 36 recommendations to the government based on its findings.

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Report on competitiveness : Alberta

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta’s ability to compete in a global economy. This series of reports assesses Alberta’s position on 70... More ≫

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta’s ability to compete in a global economy. This series of reports assesses Alberta’s position on 70 benchmarked indicators relative to 14 other jurisdictions in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia. Areas of strength are highlighted, as are areas where opportunities for improvement may exist.

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Highlights of the Alberta Competitiveness Council’s report on competitiveness : Alberta 2010

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council was established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta's ability to compete in a global economy. This report from the Council highlights initial findings on... More ≫

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council was established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta's ability to compete in a global economy. This report from the Council highlights initial findings on Alberta's competitive position on 70 benchmarked indicators relative to 14 other jurisdictions in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia.

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Alberta Competitiveness Council : moving Alberta forward

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council was established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta's ability to compete in a global economy. In 2011 the Council was mandated to examine factors... More ≫

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The Alberta Competitiveness Council was established in 2010 to look at ways to improve Alberta's ability to compete in a global economy. In 2011 the Council was mandated to examine factors impacting the province's overall competitiveness as well as its competitiveness in four specific sectors of Alberta's economy: agriculture, financial services, manufacturing, and petrochemicals/chemicals. A task team was established for each of these sectors, as well as a task team dedicated to examining the overall factors of competitiveness. This report summarizes the findings of the Council's task teams.

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