Canadian public beginning to see mining as a climate solution, poll finds
The Canadian mining industry is enjoying higher levels of public support, according to a recent poll from the Mining Association of Canada and Abacus Data, which one expert attributes to the industry’s crucial role in the green energy transition.
MAC poll shows public support at all-time high for Canada’s miners
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released a new national poll that for the first time finds high levels of support for Canadian mining. The shift indicated increased understanding on the role Canada’s mining industry must play in producing the green technologies essential to a low carbon future.
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 […]
Abacus Public Opinion Polling (2022)

New Poll Shows Unprecedented Support for Canada’s Mining Sector and its Role in Contributing to the Tech Essential to Net-Zero
From Kansas to Dawson City, Peter Risby took the long road to mining hall of fame
Risby, the first Black person to be inducted has close ties to Cree community.
Mining Association forecasts billions in future capital spending
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has released its annual Facts & Figures report, an overview of trends in the industry including current and future capital spending projections that are expected to rise significantly.
‘Wild card’ Yukon prospector will be 1st Black person in Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
The late Yukon legend Peter Risby ‘just had so many unbelievable experiences’
Gratton says Canada should do more to seize mining opportunities
Canada has long been the dominant global mining nation – in mineral production, mining finance, mining services and supplies, and sustainability and safety, but Mining Association of Canada (MAC) president and CEO Pierre Gratton has warned that there are signs this position is slipping.
New Report on the State of Canada’s Mining Industry Highlights Opportunities to Lead as Supplier of Materials Essential to Low-Carbon Transition
OTTAWA – Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released its annual Facts & Figures report, a comprehensive overview of current trends, including updated statistics and analysis, in Canada’s mining sector. This year’s report highlights how the mining industry is responding to challenges stemming from the ongoing pandemic, including investment competitiveness, supply chain issues and labour […]
Facts & Figures 2021

MAC’s annual flagship publication detailing the latest trends in the Canadian mining industry.