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Mining Matters Activity Book

Fun Fact!

The world's second largest diamond was recently found in Botswana by Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp. It measures 1,111 carats - which is about the size of a tennis ball!

Did you know?

Zinc is critical for child development. Of all the micronutrients, it has the strongest effect on our immune system.

Source: International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)

Activity Book Front Cover           


The new Mining Matters Activity Book for youth ages 9 to 13 years is now available in five languages: English, French, Inuinnaqtun, Inuktitut, and Spanish. Packed with puzzles, it includes codes to crack, things to spot, word searches, crosswords, Sudoku and more! These activities encourage kids to learn about rocks, minerals, metals, mining and careers in the minerals industry. For copies email [email protected] or download a digital copy from one of the links below.

Mining Matters Activity Book - English

Mining Matters Activity Book - Inuinnaqtun

Mining Matters Activity Book - Inuktitut

Mining Matters Activity Book - Spanish


The Mining Matters Activity Book was made possible with the generous support of the following sponsors:

Publication Sponsor
Kinross Gold

Translation Sponsors
Agnico Eagle Mines (Inuktitut)
Kitikmeot Inuit Association (Inuinnaqtun)
Newmont (Spanish)