Mining Association of Canada Announces New Chair
MAC’s Board of Directors elect David Clarry of Hudbay as Chair OTTAWA – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased to announce that David Clarry, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility for Hudbay Minerals Inc., has been elected Chair of MAC for the next two-year term. David comes to his new role with extensive experience […]
Canada’s Mining Industry Commits to Climate Change Action
New Sustainable Mining Standard to place Canadian Mining Industry at the Forefront of Global Climate Efforts OTTAWA – Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is releasing a new Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Climate Change Protocol designed to minimize the mining sector’s carbon footprint, while enhancing climate change disclosure and strengthening the sector’s ability to […]
Leading Canadian Mining Companies Recognized for Extraordinary Environmental and Community Engagement Achievements
OTTAWA – The Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) Community of Interest Advisory Panel has selected Agnico Eagle and IAMGOLD, leaders in Canada’s mining sector, to receive this year’s prestigious Towards Sustainable Mining® (TSM) Excellence Awards in recognition of their innovative sustainability projects focused on community engagement and environmental stewardship. MAC and its members understand the necessity […]
2021 Budget Doubles Down on Battery Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
Modest First Steps on Rare Earths Insufficient to Displace Reliance on China The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes several expanded and refined measures proposed in Budget 2021 to help position Canada for success on the “Mines to Mobility” pathway. Designed to support the establishment and growth of a domestic battery electric vehicle (BEV) supply […]
MAC Updates Tailings Management Guidance to Align with Global Standard
TSM Tailings Standard Now Meets or Exceeds the Majority of the Standard’s Requirements OTTAWA – Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) announced updates to its world leading guidance on responsible tailings management. The Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) standard, first developed by MAC in 2004, is a globally recognized sustainability program that supports mining companies […]
Australian Minerals Sector Takes Accountability to New Level
Ottawa, ON – Australia’s minerals industry will introduce the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) system to improve site-level performance through regular and transparent reporting on safety, environmental and social performance, including partnerships with First Nations landholders and communities. Adopting TSM – developed by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and implemented worldwide among mining nations – will […]
New Report Highlights the Essential Nature of Canadian Mining in Ongoing Global COVID-19 Economic Recovery Efforts
Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released its annual Facts & Figures report, a comprehensive overview of current trends, including updated statistics and analysis, in Canada’s mining sector. With the impact of COVID-19 and the resulting heighted demand for minerals and metals, Canada’s mining industry is poised to play a leadership role in economic […]
Mining Association of Canada and its Members Commit to Take Action Against Discrimination, Racism and Sexism
OTTAWA – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and its members, which include 45 of Canada’s leading mining companies, today released a statement denouncing all forms of discrimination, racism and sexism and committed to actions to eliminate them in the Canadian mining industry. “Racism, sexism and discrimination have no place in the mining industry and […]
Statement from the Mining Association of Canada re: Updates to the Strategic Assessment on Climate Change
On October 6th, 2020, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) was advised that the federal government had adjusted the wording of the Strategic Assessment on Climate Change (SACC). The adjustments address the uncertainty created by some of the wording of the initial release in July. The revised SACC: Acknowledges the high importance of climate change […]
Federal Government’s Castle Project Designation Brings Deteriorating Confidence in the Impact Assessment Act
OTTAWA –The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is extremely disappointed in the federal government’s decision to designate Teck Resources Limited’s (Teck) Castle Project under the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). This project, which is already undergoing a rigorous provincial environmental review process with the BC Environmental Assessment Office, will extend Teck’s existing Fording River operation, a […]
