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Natural Resources

Hydroelectric dam

By harnessing water resources, Québec has made energy a key to economic growth.

Wind machines

Well integrated into the environment, wind turbines are a key component of sustainable development and promise clean, renewable energy.

Forest

Much of Québec is covered by forests, which are of prime economic, social and environmental importance.

Mining

Québec has extensive deposits of gold, copper, zinc, nickel, iron and ilmenite (a mineral containing titanium).

Commercial fishing

Québec waters (in French only) are brimming with a number of species of highly sought-after fish, crustaceans and molluscs.