Climate changed: Mining industry digs into alternative methods as risks rise
In the North, some mines risk leaking acid if the permafrost melts, while across Canada heavier rainfall will add strain to tailings dams and a lack of it could throw operations.
UN monitors thrust into debate over what to do with 1.4 trillion litres of oilsands wastewater
International scrutiny comes as Canada works toward new rules that could see release of treated water for first time
Responsible tailings management – the need for good governance
The Mining Association of Canada expands its Tailings Management Protocol, part of its Towards Sustainable Mining program
Canada’s oil sands sector aims to release treated tailings water into river
Canada’s oil sands mining industry on Thursday outlined proposals to release treated water from tailings ponds into northern Alberta’s Athabasca River, a move environmental groups say risks damaging one of the world’s largest freshwater deltas.
UNESCO team in Alberta to determine if Wood Buffalo National Park should go on endangered list
A United Nations body that monitors some of the world’s greatest natural glories is in Canada again to assess government responses to ongoing threats to the country’s largest national park, including plans to release treated oil sands tailings into its watershed.
Annual Report 2021
A year in review of MAC activities and achievements.
Future of Mining: How MAC’s TSM differs from the Global Tailings Standard
In this video, Mining Magazine’s Americas Editor Jax Jacobsen, talks to Charles Dumaresq, Vice President, Science and Environmental Management from The Mining Association of Canada & Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of The Mining Association of Canada, on how MAC’s TSM differs from the global tailings standard.
Canada to invest C$2 bln on mineral strategy for EV battery supply chain
Canada’s federal budget will include an investment of at least C$2 billion ($1.6 billion) for a strategy to accelerate the production and processing of critical minerals needed for the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, two senior government sources said.
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 […]
Taking a circular approach to mining operations
As industries around the world look to decarbonize in order to help address climate change, increasing supply of vital minerals and metals used in green technologies like batteries or solar panels will be required. Increased demand means more mines and more mineral processing. At the same time, the mining industry is equally looking to reduce […]
