Finding Solid Ground in a Shifting Environment for Mining
Speech by Pierre Gratton, MAC’s President and CEO, to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on September 21, 2016.
Action needed to regain Canada’s leadership in mineral exploration and mining
Mineral and mining industry highlights top priorities at Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference Canada’s mineral exploration and mining industry is asking Energy and Mines Ministers, currently in Winnipeg for their 73rd annual conference, to work on tackling several challenges that have resulted in Canada dropping to second place behind Australia as the most desirable mining destination […]
Mining industry works to reduce costs, red tape during downturn
In the midst of a significant economic downturn, the mining industry is working hard to weather the storm, says the head of an Ottawa-based industry lobby group. While mining companies deal with the current slump, the association’s message to government is to remind it that this business is cyclical. “In a few years, the commodity […]
Facts and Figures 2016
MAC’s annual flagship publication detailing the latest trends in the Canadian mining industry.
Speech to the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce
Speech by Pierre Gratton to the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce on March 1, 2016.
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. […]
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, […]
Canadian Mining: Down, but Never Out
Speech by Pierre Gratton, MAC’s President and CEO, to the Vancouver Board of Trade on September 22, 2015.
Mining. The Future.
Speech by Pierre Gratton, MAC’s President and CEO, to the NWT Chamber of Commerce on September 18, 2015 in Yellowknife.
