Canada’s Mining Industry Commits to Climate Change Action
New Sustainable Mining Standard to place Canadian Mining Industry at the Forefront of Global Climate Efforts OTTAWA – Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is releasing a new Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Climate Change Protocol designed to minimize the mining sector’s carbon footprint, while enhancing climate change disclosure and strengthening the sector’s ability to […]
Human capital: How BEVs in underground mining change the working environment for the better
The use of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in mining represents an extreme and stunning example of the non-financial benefits of electrification. This article highlights how the calculus for executives considering switching their fleets from diesel to electric goes far beyond direct financial considerations.
Raising the carbon tax makes more sense than you might think
The first time I heard the phrase “carbon tax,” I admit that I was confused. I had a sense this was a policy to help protect the environment, but I couldn’t have told you anything beyond that.
Federal government establishes impact assessment advisory council
The Minister’s Advisory Council on Impact Assessment (MINAC) will advise the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson, on the act’s effectiveness. This will include reporting on how efficient, transparent and predictable decision-making is under the act and how early potentially problematic issues can be identified under the assessment process. Some of the council […]
Gratton appointed to impact assessment advisory council
Mining Association of Canada president and CEO Pierre Gratton has been appointed to Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson’s advisory council on impact assessment.
‘Canary in the coalmine’: Kenney slams Ottawa’s decision to review resource projects after C-69 changes
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney criticized Thursday a recent decision by the federal government to launch environmental reviews of a pair of mining projects, saying it was yet another sign of jurisdictional overreach by Ottawa.
Teck calls federal intervention in Castle Project ‘unfortunate’
It’s too early to know whether a recently-announced Federal Environmental Impact Assessment will delay the construction schedule of Teck’s Castle Project in the Elk Valley according to the company.
Mining group, once a key backer of Bill C-69, now has ‘deteriorating confidence’ in new project assessment regime
The Mining Association of Canada said it was ‘extremely disappointed’ with the minister’s decision to subject a B.C. coal mine expansion project to federal review.
Mining association disappointed by review of coal expansion project
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has expressed disappointment with the federal government’s goal for an additional review process of Teck Resources’ Castle Mountain project, which is set to be based in British Columbia. MAC maintains that this review is not necessary due to the extensive nature of the province’s environmental review process.
Canadian miners blast govt decision to join Teck project’s enviro review
Canada’s decision to join a provincial environmental review of progress on Teck Resources’ Castle Mountain metallurgical coal project in British Columbia under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA) has drawn criticism from miners. They argue the decision could lead to longer permitting timelines and affect confidence in the IAA at a time of unprecedented global economic […]
