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Trans-Pacific Partnership will benefit Canada’s mining sector

Canadian economy cannot afford to be left out of major trade deal The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) expressed its firm support for Canada’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). “Canada’s mining industry has been a strong advocate for liberalized trade and investment flows for many years,” stated Pierre Gratton, MAC’s President and CEO.  “NAFTA, […]

Exploration and mining industry calls for government collaboration on key challenges

Industry highlights top priorities at the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference As Canada’s Energy and Mines Ministers meet for their 72nd annual conference, Canada’s exploration and mining industry is asking governments to turn their attention to several areas that are challenging the sector during this period of economic downturn and uncertainty. A brief submitted by the […]

Mining Association of Canada announces new Chair

MAC’s Board of Directors elect Robert Steane of Cameco Corporation as Chair The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased to announce that Robert (Bob) Steane, Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of global uranium company, Cameco Corporation, has been elected as Chair of MAC for a two-year term. Effective today, Mr. Steane replaces Zoë […]

Federal government recognizes TSM’s effectiveness in energy management

High performance in TSM energy protocol now eligible under NRCan’s ecoENERGY efficiency program Mining companies that are pursuing energy management best practices to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative can now qualify for funding through the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC), a division […]

Mining industry welcomes enactment of transparency legislation

Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act comes into force The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and its members expressed their support for the coming into force of the Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act. Today’s announcement fulfills Prime Minister Harper’s commitment from June 2013 to enact such transparency legislation within two years. “This legislation places Canada at the forefront of […]

TSM Award Winners for Environmental Excellence and Community Engagement Announced

Vale, Dominion Diamond Corporation and Diavik Diamond Mine get top nods for 2015 TSM Excellence Awards For their innovative projects that raise the bar for corporate responsibility in the Canadian mining sector, Vale, Dominion Diamond Corporation and Diavik Diamond Mine Inc. were recognized with the 2015 Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Awards yesterday at the Canadian […]

Federal Budget Invests in Essentials

Mining industry welcomes renewal of program funding in key areas  The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) expressed satisfaction with the federal government’s renewal of funding for key areas such as environmental assessment, the Major Projects Management Office, Aboriginal education and training, and geoscience. “Given the current financial situation and the need for fiscal discipline, I […]

MAC strikes an independent task force to review its tailings management program

BC independent panel report on Mount Polley will inform task force’s review The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has commissioned an independent, multi-stakeholder expert task force to review its tailings management requirements and guidance documents under its Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative, a mandatory program for all MAC members, to ensure they are as effective […]

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