MAC supports government’s timely decisions on pipeline infrastructure
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is expressing its support for the Government of Canada’s approval of new pipeline infrastructure to diversify markets for Canada’s oil sands industry. “As an association that represents several oil sands companies and that advocates for trade-enabling infrastructure, we are pleased to see the government making timely, science-based decisions that […]
COI Panel Advisory Statement on Climate Change
Rising to the Challenge: Advisory Statement on Climate Change Issued to MAC and MAC Members The Community of Interest Panel (COI Panel), an independent, multi-interest group that advises the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), has released a statement on actions the association and its members can take to continue addressing climate change. This Advisory Statement, Rising […]
Transportation 2030 is a first step in the right direction
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is encouraged by the Minister of Transport’s commitments today to improve Canada’s transportation network to facilitate economic growth and address long-standing issues in the rail freight market. The mining industry consistently accounts for approximately 20% of the total value of Canadian exports, amounting to $91.2 billion in 2015. As […]
Government’s bold infrastructure plan sets Canada on right direction
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) applauds the federal government’s nation-building infrastructure plan, including the creation of a new Canada Infrastructure Bank, announced today in the Fall Economic Statement. “The Government of Canada’s visionary infrastructure plan is going to set Canada on a path of long-term, sustainable growth. The government’s bold actions on infrastructure will […]
Argentina adopts Canada’s Towards Sustainable Mining Initiative
Cámara Argentina de Empresarios Mineros (CAEM), the national mining association in Argentina, today announced that it will adopt the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative, a corporate social responsibility program developed by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) to improve environmental and social practices in the mining industry. This is the second time that TSM has […]
Action needed to regain Canada’s leadership in mineral exploration and mining
Mineral and mining industry highlights top priorities at Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference Canada’s mineral exploration and mining industry is asking Energy and Mines Ministers, currently in Winnipeg for their 73rd annual conference, to work on tackling several challenges that have resulted in Canada dropping to second place behind Australia as the most desirable mining destination […]
MAC welcomes the next step of the review of federal environmental assessment processes
Today, the Government of Canada announced the members of the Review of the Environmental Assessment Processes Expert Panel and published the panel’s final Terms of Reference. With these actions, the review can begin. “We are impressed by the depth and breadth of expertise amongst the individuals appointed to the expert panel. Several individuals also have […]
Mining industry looks forward to participating in federal regulatory review
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) plans to be a full, active participant in the federal government’s review of environmental and regulatory processes. “The mining industry’s experience with the regulatory reforms of 2012 differs from many other sectors. In contrast to others, our sector experienced not less, but more oversight of projects, more stringent requirements, […]
NWT residents show strong support for mining
Northwest Territories residents have made it clear that they overwhelmingly support mining in the NWT, according to a survey conducted by Abacus Data, a national research company, and commissioned by the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines and the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). Territory residents believe the industry’s economic contributions are substantial, and companies’ […]
MAC Contributes to Fort McMurray Relief
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC), representing mining operations active in almost every Canadian jurisdiction, announced today it is making a contribution of $50,000 to the Red Cross in Alberta to support the families devastated by the wild fire that has ravaged Fort McMurray and surrounding areas. “Fort McMurray is a major Canadian mining town. […]
