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 […]
Panama’s Mining Association Adopts Towards Sustainable Mining
Panama City (Panama) – Cámara Minera de Panamá (CAMIPA), Panama’s national mining chamber, has announced its adoption of Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM), a made-in-Canada corporate social responsibility performance system that improves environmental and social practices in the mining sector. As a result, CAMIPA and its affiliated companies will adopt a set of indicators that will allow […]
Mining Industry’s Role in Global Critical Minerals Supply Chain Prioritized in Budget 2023
Ottawa – Today, the federal government has recognized the minerals and metals industry’s central role in enabling the transition to a net zero economy and building Canada’s future economy. “Without mining, there are no electric vehicles, no clean power from wind farms, solar panels or nuclear energy, and no transmission lines,” stated Pierre Gratton, the Mining […]
Mexico’s Mining Chamber Adopts Towards Sustainable Mining
Toronto – Cámara Minera de México (CAMIMEX), Mexico’s national mining chamber, has announced its adoption of Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM), a made-in-Canada corporate social responsibility performance system that improves environmental and social practices in the mining sector. The official TSM signing, which took place at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s annual convention, the world’s […]
New Critical Minerals Strategy Positions Canada as the Leading Supplier of the Mined Materials Essential to a Lower Carbon Future
Ottawa – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) congratulates the Government of Canada on the release of its Critical Minerals Strategy (CMS), a 21st century industrial strategy that is built on Canada’s strength as a globally-leading supplier of sustainably produced minerals and metals needed to enable the energy transition. “The Government’s CMS is clear, focused and […]
