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. […]
Glencore sweeps the 2016 TSM Excellence Awards
Glencore’s Kidd Operations and Raglan Mine get top nods for innovative environmental and community engagement projects For their innovative projects that raise the bar for corporate responsibility in the Canadian mining sector, Glencore’s Kidd Operations and Raglan Mine were recognized with 2016 Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Excellence Awards yesterday at the CIM Awards Gala in […]
Finalists selected for 2016 TSM Awards for Community Engagement and Environmental Excellence
Winners to be announced at the CIM Convention in May The finalists for the 2016 Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Awards for Community Engagement Excellence and Environmental Excellence have been selected and the award winners will be announced on May 2 at the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Awards Gala at the 2016 […]
Mining industry supports carbon price to address climate change
Mining Association of Canada releases principles for climate change policy design The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and its members, comprising some of Canada’s largest mining companies, have issued principles for climate change policy design to support an efficient pan-Canadian approach to addressing this important issue. “Today, one of Canada’s largest industries is coming out […]
Federal Budget invests in mining essentials
Mining Association of Canada welcomes investment in key areas The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes the new Liberal government’s investment in key priorities that facilitate the responsible growth of mining in Canada. “Budget 2016 makes appropriate investments to enable the continued sustainable development of Canada’s mining sector,” stated Pierre Gratton, MAC’s President and CEO. […]
Mining’s contributions to Canada strong despite downturn
New report details industry’s economic contributions, challenges and opportunities Despite market volatility and downward pressure on commodity prices, the mining industry’s economic contributions to Canada remain strong during the downturn, according to a new report from the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). “The findings of this report serve as a reminder that even during a […]
MAC issues statement on Government Resource Revenue Sharing
Sharing of mining royalties between the Crown and Aboriginal communities The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and its member companies have issued a position statement communicating its support for a principled, open and transparent approach to government resource revenue sharing between the Crown and Aboriginal communities that are primarily affected by a specific resource project. […]
Mining operations recognized with TSM Leadership Awards
Award recognizes facility-level excellence in responsible mining practices For their outstanding performance in the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative and commitments to corporate responsibility, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has recognized eight mining facilities operated by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, First Quantum Minerals Ltd., IAMGOLD Corporation and Teck Resources Limited with TSM Leadership Awards. […]
Independent Task Force on Towards Sustainable Mining’s Tailings Management System Tables Report and Recommendations with MAC Board
MAC Board commits to “expeditiously identify how best to integrate the recommendations” The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has received the final report of the independent Task Force it commissioned to review its tailings management requirements and guidance under its Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative. The seven-member, multi-interest Task Force was struck in March 2015 […]
Finnish mining sector to adopt Mining Association of Canada’s Towards Sustainable Mining Initiative
FinnMin, the Finnish Mining Association, today announced that it will adopt the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program developed by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) to improve environmental and social practices in the mining industry. This is the first time TSM has been adopted by a mining association outside […]