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 Association of Canada Announces New Chair

MAC’s Board of Directors elect David Clarry of Hudbay as Chair OTTAWA – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased to announce that David Clarry, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility for Hudbay Minerals Inc., has been elected Chair of MAC for the next two-year term. David comes to his new role with extensive experience […]
Opinion: Mining in Saskatchewan and elsewhere pushes Canada toward its environmental goals
Mining represented five per cent of Canada’s GDP last year and it is essential to Saskatchewan, write Seamus O’Regan Jr. and Pierre Gratton.
Op-Ed: This is mining’s moment, and Canada will lead
This is mining’s moment. After a year that saw global mining production curtailed, mines closed, and plans shelved as workers stayed home to keep others safe, the industry is roaring back.
B.C. natural resources remain an Asia-Pacific priority
Mining sector tops in Canada in attracting the region’s investment in 2020, report finds
MAC speech in recognition of Critical Minerals List

Address in Recognition of Critical Minerals List alongside Minister Seamus O Regan PDAC s Felix Lee and Waubetek Business Development Corporation s Dawn Madahbee Leach, March 11th 2021
Mining Association of Canada report highlights importance of Canadian Mining
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has released its annual ‘Facts & Figures’ report, a comprehensive overview of current trends, including updated statistics and analysis, in Canada’s mining sector. With the impact of COVID-19 and the resulting heighted demand for minerals and metals, Canada’s mining industry is poised to play a leadership role in economic […]
Canada losing ground when it comes to new mining projects – report
The Mining Association of Canada released its annual Facts & Figures report where it highlights that while 2020 saw a modest, $2-billion y-o-y increase in the value of mining projects planned and under construction from 2020 to 2030, the total 10-year projected value of $82 billion remains nearly 50% below the 2014 level of $160 billion.
New Report Highlights the Essential Nature of Canadian Mining in Ongoing Global COVID-19 Economic Recovery Efforts
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. With the impact of COVID-19 and the resulting heighted demand for minerals and metals, Canada’s mining industry is poised to play a leadership role in economic […]
Mining industry key to Canada’s economic rebound, Timmins meeting told
Mining is an industry that’s the heart of northern Ontario’s economy, and one the Mining Association of Canada says will be key to helping the national economy rebound.