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mining track pads supplier vancouver bc canadaThe global mining market is on the rise - with steady economies and increased consumer demands creating a booming export opportunity. Precious metals, base metals, and industrial metals drive the field; and in no region is this sudden growth experienced more than North America.

Mining.com recently revealed the world’s top companies - and Canada, Mexico, and the United States delivered half of the overall revenue and production outputs:


  1. BHP Billiton (Melbourne, Australia).
  2. Rio Tinto (Melbourne, Australia).
  3. Shenhua Energy (Dongcheng, China).
  4. Glencore (Baar, Switzerland).
  5. Coal India (Kolkata, India).
  6. Vale (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil).
  7. Barrick Gold (Toronto, Canada).
  8. Souther Copper (Phoenix, United States).
  9. Mitsui (Tokyo, Japan).
  10. Norlisk Nickel (Moscow, Russia).
  11. Newmont (Denver, United States).
  12. Grupo Mexico (Mexico City, Mexico).
  13. Goldcorp (Vancouver, Canada).
  14. Freeport-McMoRan (Phoenix, United States).
  15. PotashCorp (Saskatoon, Canada).
  16. Polyus Gold (Moscow, Russia).
  17. Anglo American (London, United Kingdom).
  18. Fresnillo (Mexico City, Mexico).
  19. Agrium (Calgary, Canada).
  20. Alcoa (Pittsburg, United States).

Through a diverse collection of minerals - as well as access to Connexus’ track pads, which offer MT100 special alloy steel and hardness values of 160-340 BHN to ensure superior durability - North America dominates the mining field. Companies in Canada, Mexico, and the United States generate billions in revenue each year; and this trend seems destined to continue throughout 2016.

To learn more about how Connexus accommodates the mining industry’s recent growth contact us today.