CLEER mining proposal not selected in Innovation Superclusters Initiative
Industry remains committed to investing in mining innovation The consortium behind the CLEER supercluster proposal remains committed to transforming Canada’s mining industry through innovation, despite not being amongst the five projects selected by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada for supercluster funding. The Canadian mining industry developed the pan-Canadian supercluster initiative, CLEER (Clean, Low-Energy, Effective, […]
Foundational policies can lead to bright future for Canada’s mineral and mining industry
Industry highlights top priorities at Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference As Canada’s Energy and Mines Ministers convene for their 74th annual conference, a national coalition of mining associations is recommending several government actions to help unlock billions of economic activity across the country, address climate change, bolster reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples, and secure Canada […]
MAC Economic Commentary: Focused spending on mining innovation required
Canada’s productivity performance as a country is worsening due to a struggle to innovate, and the mining industry is no exception in this regard. This is made more acute in the mining sector by increasing regulatory requirements, rising energy costs, and deeper, lower grade and remotely located reserves, and it needs to be addressed. Further […]