1. Oil and Natural Gas:
- Quebec has significant oil and natural gas reserves, primarily located in the St. Lawrence Lowlands and Anticosti Island.
- The province produces a small amount of oil and natural gas, but most of its consumption is imported from elsewhere in Canada and the United States.
2. Minerals and Metals:
- Quebec is known for its abundant mineral and metal resources, including copper, gold, iron, zinc, molybdenum, and lithium.
- The province has several mining operations, and many of these resources are exported to other parts of Canada and globally.
3. Peat:
- Peat, a partially decomposed organic matter, is found in large quantities in Quebec's bogs and peatlands.
- Peat is primarily used as a soil amendment and fuel source in regions of the province where it can be harvested sustainably.
4. Asbestos:
- Quebec was once the world's leading producer of asbestos, primarily from the Thetford Mines region.
- However, due to health risks associated with asbestos exposure, production has significantly declined, and the use of asbestos in Canada is now severely restricted.