How We Use It
Steel goes into almost everything
we touch and use every day, from
cell phones and tablets, to fridges
and stoves.
Globally and here at home, steel is used to build
critical infrastructure such as housing,
hospitals and bridges.
Steel is used to help build our transit networks.
Canada is the third largest
exporter of steelmaking
coal after Australia
and the United States.
Steel and steelmaking coal play a critical role
in the production of green energy technology.
Thermal coal is used in the
production of energy.
Coal generates...
41%
of the worlds
electricity
30%
of global primary
energy needs
of the worlds
steel production
1.3 billion people are currently
without access to electricity.
Thermal coal plays a critical role in the
production of affordable and dependable
power throughout the world.
42% Coal
21% Natural Gas
15% Hydroelectric
14% Nuclear
5% Oil
3% Renewables
42% COAL