Ensuring success for Canada’s human rights ombudsperson: the importance of collaborative dispute resolution
In January 2018, the Canadian ombudsperson for responsible enterprise (CORE) was established to address responsible business practices and allegations of human rights issues related to Canadian companies operating abroad in the mining, oil and gas, and textiles sectors.
MAC’s 2019 TSM Excellence Award Winners Celebrate Extraordinary Environmental and Community Engagement Initiatives in Canada’s Mining Sector
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has awarded the Tamatumani Program at Glencore’s Raglan Mine and IAMGOLD’s Essakane Project with its prestigious TSM Excellence Awards in recognition of their innovative sustainability projects. The companies were presented their awards yesterday at the CIM Awards Gala in Montreal. “MAC’s TSM Excellence Awards represent the best of the […]
Strength and Sustainability in the Mining Industry
Over the last several years, the positive work being done in Canada’s mining sector, specifically related to innovation and sustainability, has been impressive to witness. With significant reclamation initiatives underway, a greater focus on responisble sourcing, and increased collaboration with Indigenous groups, our industry has much to be proud of.
MAC Newsletter – Towards Sustainable Mining Awards 2019
Updated OMS Guide to Provide Industry Global Standard in Tailings Management
Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released the second edition of its Developing an Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance Manual for Tailings and Water Management Facilities (the OMS Guide) which was first released in 2003. MAC also released Version 3.1 of A Guide to the Management of Tailings Facilities (the Tailings Guide). The Tailings Guide […]
New Water Stewardship Protocol to Bring Enhanced Environmental Standards to Canada’s Mining Sector
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is introducing a new standard, the Water Stewardship Protocol, as part of its Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative. This Protocol will play an important role in the continuous improvement taking place in the mining industry regarding sustainable practices. Ensuring that mining operations take environmental impacts into consideration is a significant […]
New TSM Progress Report Highlights Sustainability Performance of Canadian Mining Companies
Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released its most recent TSM Progress Report which details the work being done by its members regarding environmental and social performance, both priorities for Canada’s mining sector. MAC’s TSM Progress Report provides an important annual overview on the state of the mining industry, particularly when it comes to […]
MAC fetes Vale and IAMGOLD with 2018 TSM Excellence Awards
Projects raise the bar in environmental protection and community engagement The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has awarded Vale’s Sudbury Operations in Ontario and IAMGOLD’s Essakane Gold Mine in Burkina Faso with TSM Excellence Awards for their innovative sustainability projects. The companies were recognized with the awards yesterday at the CIM Awards Gala in Vancouver. […]
Vale recognized for environmental efforts
Vale’s Sudbury Biodiversity Program has been recognized for its work by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). The miner received an Environmental Excellence Award under the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) program during the annual convention of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) on May 7.
MAC fetes Vale and Iamgold for sustainability excellence
This is the week of the CIM annual convention, and at the awards gala on May 7, Ottawa-based Mining Association of Canada honored both Vale’s Sudbury Operations in Ontario and Iamgold’s Essakane gold mine in Burkina Faso for their sustainability initiatives. Established in 2014, the TSM Excellence Awards include the TSM Environmental Excellence Award and […]
