Updated OMS Guide to Provide Industry Global Standard in Tailings Management
Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released the second edition of its Developing an Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance Manual for Tailings and Water Management Facilities (the OMS Guide) which was first released in 2003. MAC also released Version 3.1 of A Guide to the Management of Tailings Facilities (the Tailings Guide). The Tailings Guide […]
Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan a Step Forward for Canada’s Mining Sector
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes the new Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan (CMMP), a milestone initiative in support of Canada’s minerals and metals industry. The CMMP, which includes measures that aim to enhance the sector’s competitiveness, advance the participation of Indigenous communities and promote Canada’s role as a global leader in the mining […]
New Water Stewardship Protocol to Bring Enhanced Environmental Standards to Canada’s Mining Sector
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is introducing a new standard, the Water Stewardship Protocol, as part of its Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative. This Protocol will play an important role in the continuous improvement taking place in the mining industry regarding sustainable practices. Ensuring that mining operations take environmental impacts into consideration is a significant […]
New TSM Progress Report Highlights Sustainability Performance of Canadian Mining Companies
Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released its most recent TSM Progress Report which details the work being done by its members regarding environmental and social performance, both priorities for Canada’s mining sector. MAC’s TSM Progress Report provides an important annual overview on the state of the mining industry, particularly when it comes to […]
Significant Boost to Mining Sector Competitiveness in Fall Economic Statement
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes the measures included in the 2018 Fall Economic Statement as an important boost to Canadian mining competitiveness. The 2018 Fall Economic Statement proposes several measures that will enhance the investment competitiveness of Canada’s mining and metal manufacturing sectors, including: The Accelerated Investment Incentive, which will enable miners to […]
Addressing Canada’s declining mineral industry competitiveness
A national alliance of mineral exploration and mining associations are urging Energy and Mines Ministers—having convened for their 75th annual conference in Iqaluit—to adopt recommendations and take action to ensure Canada can compete with other jurisdictions as an attractive destination for mineral investment, an area that has been stagnant in recent years. A brief submitted […]
National Mining Association Scholarship Recipient to Research Innovative Environmental Sustainability Techniques for Canada’s Mining Sector
Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased to announce that Poonam Madan has been awarded the 2018 Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship in Mineral Economics. This annual scholarship recognizes the work being done by some of Canada’s most innovative minds currently pursuing degrees in economics, mineral economics or mining commerce. “Each year, we are […]
Mining Association of Canada Comments on Cabinet Shuffle
OTTAWA, July 18, 2018 – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi as Canada’s new Minister of Natural Resources, succeeding the Honourable Jim Carr, who will now be Canada’s Minister of International Trade Diversification. MAC valued the relationship it had with Minister Carr over the past several years. […]
CP Rail Strike Adversely Affects Canadian Mining Operations
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) expresses grave concern regarding the significant economic impact that the CP rail strike will have on mining communities and urges the Government of Canada to take immediate action to resolve the labour dispute. The impact is felt strongly by mining companies dependent on rail to either transport fuel in, […]
Praise for the Quick Resolution of CP Rail Strike by Mining Industry
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) expressed relief at the news that Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and TCRC-T&E have reached a tentative four-year agreement and commends the work of federal negotiators and, in particular, the leadership of the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, the Honourable Patricia Hajdu. “The impacts of a one-day strike […]
