MAC welcomes several Budget 2017 measures
Urges swifter action to improve Canada’s investment climate The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes Budget 2017’s planned investments in key areas such as infrastructure and innovation, but encourages the federal government to act quickly on these items to improve Canada’s investment climate. This is especially important given that Canada has experienced nine consecutive quarters […]
MAC members commit to implement Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
Commitment is a global first for a national mining association Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has announced a membership commitment to implement the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs). Several MAC members already formally participate in the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative (VPI) and several others apply the […]
A return to optimism in mining puts Canada at a crossroads
Action needed for Canada to capitalize on potential rebound Cautious optimism is returning to the global mining industry, which could spur mining companies to make new and significant investments. However, a new report from the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) shows evidence of declining Canadian competitiveness and the prospect for major exploration and mining investments […]
Botswana adopts Canada’s Towards Sustainable Mining initiative
The Botswana Chamber of Mines (BCM) today announced that it will adopt the Towards Sustainable Mining® (TSM) initiative, a corporate social responsibility program developed by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) to improve environmental and social practices in the mining industry. This is first time that TSM has been adopted by a mining association in […]
MAC releases its 2016 TSM Progress Report
Report shows strong performance in sustainable mining practices The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has released its 12th annual Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Progress Report. The 2016 report takes a detailed look at MAC members’ efforts to protect the environment and contribute positively to the communities where they operate. The report includes 2015 performance results […]
MAC supports government’s timely decisions on pipeline infrastructure
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is expressing its support for the Government of Canada’s approval of new pipeline infrastructure to diversify markets for Canada’s oil sands industry. “As an association that represents several oil sands companies and that advocates for trade-enabling infrastructure, we are pleased to see the government making timely, science-based decisions that […]
COI Panel Advisory Statement on Climate Change
Rising to the Challenge: Advisory Statement on Climate Change Issued to MAC and MAC Members The Community of Interest Panel (COI Panel), an independent, multi-interest group that advises the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), has released a statement on actions the association and its members can take to continue addressing climate change. This Advisory Statement, Rising […]
Transportation 2030 is a first step in the right direction
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is encouraged by the Minister of Transport’s commitments today to improve Canada’s transportation network to facilitate economic growth and address long-standing issues in the rail freight market. The mining industry consistently accounts for approximately 20% of the total value of Canadian exports, amounting to $91.2 billion in 2015. As […]
Government’s bold infrastructure plan sets Canada on right direction
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) applauds the federal government’s nation-building infrastructure plan, including the creation of a new Canada Infrastructure Bank, announced today in the Fall Economic Statement. “The Government of Canada’s visionary infrastructure plan is going to set Canada on a path of long-term, sustainable growth. The government’s bold actions on infrastructure will […]
Argentina adopts Canada’s Towards Sustainable Mining Initiative
Cámara Argentina de Empresarios Mineros (CAEM), the national mining association in Argentina, today announced that it will adopt the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative, a corporate social responsibility program developed by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) to improve environmental and social practices in the mining industry. This is the second time that TSM has […]