Facts and Figures 2018
MAC’s annual flagship publication detailing the latest trends in the Canadian mining industry.
Budget 2019 Positive for Canada’s Mining Sector-Budget Promises Skills Training and Important Northern Focus; both Critically Important to the Mining Industry
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes today’s federal budget, which includes several commitments that will provide much needed supports for the country’s minerals and metals industry, one of the most significant contributors to the economy in the natural resources sector. Budget 2019’s focus on Canada’s North, exemplified through the commitment of over $700 million […]
New Report Shows Urgent Need for Additional Government Support to Enhance Competitiveness of Canada’s Mining Industry
Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released its annual Facts & Figures report, a document focused on providing a comprehensive overview of current trends in Canada’s mining sector. While Canada has long been the dominant global mining nation—in mineral production, mining finance, mining services and supplies, and sustainability and safety, this year’s data shows […]
Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan a Step Forward for Canada’s Mining Sector
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes the new Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan (CMMP), a milestone initiative in support of Canada’s minerals and metals industry. The CMMP, which includes measures that aim to enhance the sector’s competitiveness, advance the participation of Indigenous communities and promote Canada’s role as a global leader in the mining […]
Restoring Canada’s Mining Competitiveness: The Path Forward
Speech delivered by Pierre Gratton at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on January 23, 2019
Significant Boost to Mining Sector Competitiveness in Fall Economic Statement
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes the measures included in the 2018 Fall Economic Statement as an important boost to Canadian mining competitiveness. The 2018 Fall Economic Statement proposes several measures that will enhance the investment competitiveness of Canada’s mining and metal manufacturing sectors, including: The Accelerated Investment Incentive, which will enable miners to […]
CMIF Brief to the Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference 2018
Canadian Mineral Industry Federation brief to the 75th Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference, August 2018.
Addressing Canada’s declining mineral industry competitiveness
A national alliance of mineral exploration and mining associations are urging Energy and Mines Ministers—having convened for their 75th annual conference in Iqaluit—to adopt recommendations and take action to ensure Canada can compete with other jurisdictions as an attractive destination for mineral investment, an area that has been stagnant in recent years. A brief submitted […]
Mining Association of Canada Comments on Cabinet Shuffle
OTTAWA, July 18, 2018 – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi as Canada’s new Minister of Natural Resources, succeeding the Honourable Jim Carr, who will now be Canada’s Minister of International Trade Diversification. MAC valued the relationship it had with Minister Carr over the past several years. […]
“It will help Canada recapture the top global position”
Canadian mining bodies have welcomed the government’s plans to boost the country’s competitiveness for mineral exploration investment.
