Action needed to regain Canada’s leadership in mineral exploration and mining
Mineral and mining industry highlights top priorities at Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference Canada’s mineral exploration and mining industry is asking Energy and Mines Ministers, currently in Winnipeg for their 73rd annual conference, to work on tackling several challenges that have resulted in Canada dropping to second place behind Australia as the most desirable mining destination […]
MAC welcomes the next step of the review of federal environmental assessment processes
Today, the Government of Canada announced the members of the Review of the Environmental Assessment Processes Expert Panel and published the panel’s final Terms of Reference. With these actions, the review can begin. “We are impressed by the depth and breadth of expertise amongst the individuals appointed to the expert panel. Several individuals also have […]
Mining industry looks forward to participating in federal regulatory review
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) plans to be a full, active participant in the federal government’s review of environmental and regulatory processes. “The mining industry’s experience with the regulatory reforms of 2012 differs from many other sectors. In contrast to others, our sector experienced not less, but more oversight of projects, more stringent requirements, […]
NWT residents show strong support for mining
Northwest Territories residents have made it clear that they overwhelmingly support mining in the NWT, according to a survey conducted by Abacus Data, a national research company, and commissioned by the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines and the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). Territory residents believe the industry’s economic contributions are substantial, and companies’ […]
MAC Contributes to Fort McMurray Relief
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC), representing mining operations active in almost every Canadian jurisdiction, announced today it is making a contribution of $50,000 to the Red Cross in Alberta to support the families devastated by the wild fire that has ravaged Fort McMurray and surrounding areas. “Fort McMurray is a major Canadian mining town. […]
Glencore sweeps the 2016 TSM Excellence Awards
Glencore’s Kidd Operations and Raglan Mine get top nods for innovative environmental and community engagement projects For their innovative projects that raise the bar for corporate responsibility in the Canadian mining sector, Glencore’s Kidd Operations and Raglan Mine were recognized with 2016 Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Excellence Awards yesterday at the CIM Awards Gala in […]
Finalists selected for 2016 TSM Awards for Community Engagement and Environmental Excellence
Winners to be announced at the CIM Convention in May The finalists for the 2016 Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Awards for Community Engagement Excellence and Environmental Excellence have been selected and the award winners will be announced on May 2 at the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Awards Gala at the 2016 […]
Mining industry supports carbon price to address climate change
Mining Association of Canada releases principles for climate change policy design The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and its members, comprising some of Canada’s largest mining companies, have issued principles for climate change policy design to support an efficient pan-Canadian approach to addressing this important issue. “Today, one of Canada’s largest industries is coming out […]
Federal Budget invests in mining essentials
Mining Association of Canada welcomes investment in key areas The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes the new Liberal government’s investment in key priorities that facilitate the responsible growth of mining in Canada. “Budget 2016 makes appropriate investments to enable the continued sustainable development of Canada’s mining sector,” stated Pierre Gratton, MAC’s President and CEO. […]
Mining’s contributions to Canada strong despite downturn
New report details industry’s economic contributions, challenges and opportunities Despite market volatility and downward pressure on commodity prices, the mining industry’s economic contributions to Canada remain strong during the downturn, according to a new report from the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). “The findings of this report serve as a reminder that even during a […]