Canada’s new foreign investment scrutiny a risk for M&A in key sectors
Canadian financial dealmakers are raising the alarm about Ottawa’s proposal to more closely scrutinize national security implications of foreign acquisitions of Canadian companies, warning that such interventions could deter foreign investments and slow impending deals in critical sectors.
Plaudits for federal critical minerals strategy
Should a new Canadian lithium or cobalt mine get fast-tracked under Canada’s new critical minerals strategy, what’s to stop the mine owners from selling these key battery minerals to battery makers in China?
Canada considering if critical mineral exports to China should be limited: Wilkinson
Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said the new critical minerals strategy published Friday doesn’t specifically bar Canadian mines from exporting critical minerals and metals to countries like China.
Forced sale of strategic mineral interests necessary to boost Canada’s security: experts
The move by the federal government to force Chinese companies to sell their investments in three critical mineral companies is being called a meaningful and necessary escalation of Canada’s defensive posturing on strategic assets.
Mining sector could benefit from US green
U.S. new green energy legislation could be a boon for Canadian mining sector says Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP.
New Poll Shows Unprecedented Support for Canada’s Mining Sector and its Role in Contributing to the Tech Essential to Net-Zero
Ottawa – Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is releasing a new national poll that finds high levels of support for Canadian mining and increased understanding on the role Canada’s mining industry must play in producing the green technologies essential to a low carbon future. For the past 12 years, MAC has worked with Abacus […]
Annual Report 2021
A year in review of MAC activities and achievements.
Boosting economic recovery together
Canada and the Philippines can together boost economic recovery in the post-pandemic future that happily now beckons. While Congress has acted effectively to pass important economic reform legislation such as CREATE, an amended Public Service Act and other policies to help bounce back better, more can be done. Final ratification of the RCEP agreement would […]
Facts & Figures 2021
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is the national organization of the Canadian mining industry. We represent companies involved in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication. Our member companies account for most of Canada’s output of metals and minerals. MAC’s functions include advocacy, stewardship and collaboration. Our goals are to promote the industry’s interests […]
Mining executives warn Ottawa about dependence on China for strategic minerals amid deteriorating relations
Mining executives and national security experts are warning the federal government about China’s domination of strategic mineral supplies, saying Ottawa needs to better protect supply chains for modern technology that relies on them like electric vehicles and smart phones.
