Clearing the air on Teck Frontier: Here are the expected benefits — and harms — of the oilsands project
A lot of ink is currently being spilled over the federal government’s upcoming decision to approve — or not — Teck Resources’ Frontier oilsands mine project. Premier Jason Kenney and members of his cabinet insist that the Frontier project is critical to Alberta’s economic prosperity. The Mining Association of Canada’s Pierre Graton stresses that Teck completed a “world-class, […]
Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockade: CN Rail says ‘significant’ parts of rail network may close if protests go on
Canadian National Railway Co. says it will be forced to close “significant” parts of its Canadian network unless blockades impeding its rail lines are removed.
The best bits from the Mining Association of Canada’s Facts & Figures report
Last week the Mining Association of Canada released its Facts & Figures report. We excerpted some of our favorite snippets. Go read the full report yourself:.
Canada’s mining industry at a tipping point says MAC
With growing demand for minerals and metals, and with Canada being a global leader in responsible mining practices, MAC asserts the time is right for the industry to fulfill its potential as a dominant mining nation.
The Tide Is Turning For Canada’s Mining Industry
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released its annual Facts & Figures report on Tuesday, saying it is time is for the industry to fulfill its potential as a dominant mining nation.
MAC Says Canada’s Mining Sector At Tipping Point: Time To Step Up As A World Leader
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) believes the country’s mining industry is well positioned to fulfill its potential as a leader in the global mining sector Released its annual Facts & Figures report, MAC said that with growing demand for minerals and metals, and with Canada being a global leader in responsible mining practices, the […]
Opinion: Don’t let Frontier mine be a political football
The federal government has the opportunity to show all Canadians that Canada’s review process works — that projects like Frontier, led by a Canadian corporate leader such as Teck, can complete a world-class, independent and rigorous assessment effectively and achieve a favourable recommendation by an independent panel supported by the provincial government, and, most importantly, […]
Can Canada Revitalize Its Mining Industry?
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released its annual Facts & Figures report on Tuesday, saying it is time is for the industry to fulfill its potential as a dominant mining nation. The resource-rich country ranks among the top five countries in the global production of 15 minerals and metals. The industry was valued at $105 billion in […]
Canada’s $97bn mining industry has room for improvement, MAC says
While the prospects for Canadian investment and the attractiveness for new mine investment are brighter, certain competitiveness metrics remain depressed, highlighting the need for improvements if the country’s mining industry is to reach its full potential.
Canada’s mining sector at a tipping point
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has released its annual facts and figures report, a document focused on providing a comprehensive overview of current trends in Canada’s mining sector. With growing demand for minerals and metals, and with Canada being a global leader in responsible mining practices, the time is right for the industry to […]
