Coding With Copper

You may already know that each of us uses minerals on a daily basis. In fact, every Canadian uses the equivalent of 20,000 kg of minerals per year!

But how do we know where to find the minerals?

In the game you're about to create, your Sprite may be collecting copper in an underground mine. Knowing where to find that copper – or other minerals – is a real-life challenge for the mining industry.

There are several ways to locate mineral deposits. Click on "next" to learn more.