Canada must seize opportunity on critical minerals, EVs
It is in both Canada’s and the world’s best interest to expand domestic production of low-carbon Canadian minerals and metals to meet this growing need as sustainably as possible.’
The Mining Association of Canada Comments on Outcome of Federal Election
OTTAWA – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) congratulates Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau on his election victory and looks forward to working with the government to enhance responsible mining and critical minerals development in Canada. The mining industry looks forward to working together with all parties to ensure one of Canada’s most important resource sectors is […]
Mining is essential to low-carbon transition
What do the green technologies essential to getting us to net-zero, such as solar panels, wind turbines, nuclear energy and electric car batteries, all have in common? A dependence on metals, like nickel, iron, cobalt, uranium, zinc and copper, to function. The question is not whether we require minerals and metals to reach our climate […]
Buying metal from Canada helps fight climate change: Mining Association of Canada CEO
Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, says Canada produces low-carbon intensity mineral and metal products. He welcomes the Liberal plan to maximize sales of critical minerals for a lower-carbon future.
Federal election promises for zero-emission vehicles have a catch
As Canadian political parties campaign on increasing zero-emission infrastructure, mining reform advocates warn of the environmental implications of expected rapid growth in mineral extraction
Avoiding Canada’s EV resource curse
Ontario has drawn record investment in electric vehicles, but wants into the battery race.
MAC Newsletter – Mining’s Commitment to Climate Change Action
To get to a lower carbon future, mining is inarguably the most important sector for the materials needed to literally piece together the tech that will lower our GHG footprint. The question is not whether we require minerals and metals to reach our climate goals, but rather if Canada will become the supplier the world needs.
Mining experts talk urgency of needed investment for battery metals, importance of furthering green mining
In the third panel of Electric Autonomy Canada’s national EV battery supply chain series, the country’s top mining experts brainstorm Canada’s critical two year plan.
Guide on Climate Change Adaptation for the Mining Sector
As part of the Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC’s) commitment to sustainable development, this document provides guidance on climate change adaptation for the mining sector.
New TSM protocol emphasizes climate change adaptation
An update to the Mining Association of Canada’s standard changes how companies should tackle risks and opportunities from climate change.
