Essakane Mine in Burkina Faso receives recognition for solar project
A Canadian mining company received recognition on 30 April for its installation of a major solar project at its site in the northeastern part of Burkina Faso. “The IAMGOLD Essakane Mine has become a leader in the fight against climate change,” said Joy Kennedy, who represented faith-based and civil society groups on a judging panel […]
MAC Response to the COI Panel’s Advisory Statement on Climate Change, “Rising to the Challenge”
In both the Panel Statement and through several engagements with the Panel on this subject, MAC heard the following with respect to climate change
Mining, the Canadian Way
These days “sustainable mining” may be a popular buzzword, but 15 years ago, it was unclear how the concept of sustainability would ultimately be applied in a mining context. The folks in Canada’s mining industry recognized the idea-and they came together to chart a more sustainable course.
COI Panel Post-Verification Review Report: 2018
COI Advisory Panel Post-Verification Review Report for Imperial Metals and Dominion Diamond Mines (Dominion)
COI Panel Meeting Report: October 2018
Meeting of the Community of Interest Advisory Panel Summary Report, October 1-3, 2018, Williams Lake, BC
Canada sets a world standard for sustainable mining
A program that helps mining companies in Canada operate in the most socially, economically and environmentally responsible way at home is spreading internationally, through the practices of these companies abroad and the assistance of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS).
HOW A MADE-IN-CANADA RESPONSIBLE MINING PROGRAM IS GOING GLOBAL
As we transition to a low carbon economy, one that requires mined minerals and metals to be fully realized, it is essential that there be measures in place to demonstrate responsible sourcing. Now more than ever, manufacturers and consumers are demanding that raw materials be mined responsibly and that mining companies be held accountable for […]
MAC releases newest tailings, water management guide
MAC has also released ‘A Guide to the Management of Tailings Facilities’ (The Tailings Guide) version 3.1, which was first introduced in 1998; the third edition of that publication was unveiled in 2017.
TAILINGS: MAC releases second edition of tailings and water management guide
On March 5, the Mining Association of Canada released its second edition of the Developing an Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance Manual for Tailings and Water Management facilities (the OMS Guide) which was first released in 2003.
MAC’s 2019 TSM Excellence Award Winners Celebrate Extraordinary Environmental and Community Engagement Initiatives in Canada’s Mining Sector
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has awarded the Tamatumani Program at Glencore’s Raglan Mine and IAMGOLD’s Essakane Project with its prestigious TSM Excellence Awards in recognition of their innovative sustainability projects. The companies were presented their awards yesterday at the CIM Awards Gala in Montreal. “MAC’s TSM Excellence Awards represent the best of the […]