Collaboration underway to develop consolidated standard for responsible mining
FINAL Consolidation of Standard – Press Release
MAC statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s opinion on the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA)
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) will be working with its members to carefully analyze the opinion published today by the Supreme Court of Canada that core aspects of the IAA and regulations as they relate to “designated projects” are unconstitutional.
New Towards Sustainable Mining Subscription Service Enables Global Mining Companies to Disclose ESG Data
Ottawa (ON) – Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM), a performance system that improves environmental and social practices in the mining sector, has launched a new subscription service for global mining companies to publicly report on key sustainability data. Ioneer, an emerging lithium-boron producer with a mining project in Nevada, is TSM’s first subscriber. First established in […]
British Columbia Port Work Stoppages Negatively Impacting Mining Sector and Businesses that Rely on Canadian Minerals and Metals
OTTAWA – Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) expresses serious concern regarding the damaging effects strikes taking place at ports across British Columbia are having on the mining industry and the broader Canadian economy. “B.C.’s ports play an essential role in Canada’s mining supply chain, serving as central hubs for the transport of the critical […]
Canada’s Mining Sector Commits to World-Leading EDI Standards
New Towards Sustainable Mining Protocols Will Drive Industry Performance in Workplace Culture and Respect Ottawa (ON) – Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) announced the publication of a brand new Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocol focused on improving performance in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Released in tandem with a significant […]
Mining Association of Canada Announces New Chair
MAC’s Board of Directors elect Carolyn Chisholm of Rio Tinto as Chair Ottawa – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased to announce that Carolyn Chisholm, General Manager, External Affairs for Rio Tinto Canada, has been elected Chair of MAC for the next two-year term. Carolyn comes to her new role with extensive familiarity […]
Statement – Mining Sector Benefits Stemming from U.K. Accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
The continued expansion of market access through free trade and investment agreements is critical to the future success of Canada’s mining industry, and helps Canada grow its market share as a preferred global supplier of critical minerals. The Mining Association of Canada believes a smooth U.K. accession to the CPTPP offers an opportunity to reinforce […]
Economic Impacts and Drivers for the Global Energy Transition Report Highlights State of Canada’s Mining Industry
OTTAWA – Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released Economic Impacts and Drivers for the Global Energy Transition, a report that provides an overview of current trends in Canada’s mining sector based on updated statistics and analysis. The latest data is showing a strong return to form with recent increased policy supports expected to ensure […]
Statement – The Mining Association of Canada applauds passage of the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) supports efforts to eradicate child and forced labour from supply chains, and applauds the work of the Honourable Julie Miville-Dechêne, Senator, and the Honourable John McKay, P.C., M.P., in the development of Bill S-211, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act that was passed by the […]
Canadian Mining Companies Recognized for Excellence in Sustainable Mining
The Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) Community of Interest Advisory Panel has selected New Gold’s New Afton Mine and Rio Tinto’s Diavik Mine, both leading operations in Canada’s mining sector, to receive this year’s prestigious Towards Sustainable Mining® (TSM) Excellence Awards. New Gold and Rio Tinto’s sustainability projects, focused on community engagement and […]
