Mining Companies Recognized for Excellence in Responsible Mining

          The Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) Community of Interest Advisory Panel has selected Rio Tinto Diavik and Agnico Eagle to receive this year’s prestigious Towards Sustainable Mining® (TSM) Excellence Awards. The two projects were recognized last …
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May 7, 2025

The Mining Association of Canada Comments on Outcome of Federal Election

          The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) congratulates Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney on his election victory and looks forward to working with the new government to enhance responsible mining and critical minerals development in Canada. The …
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May 1, 2025

Canada's Minerals and Metals Industry Welcomes Fall Economic Statement Measures, Urges Rapid Tabling and Passage Through the Parliament

        The government announced in its Fall Economic Statement (FES) that it will table two critical amendments that will support mineral exploration and spur investment into Canada’s mining sector, creating thousands of highly paid jobs. MAC urges …
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December 17, 2024

Strengthening Canada-U.S. Critical Mineral Partnership Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

China’s recent decision to ban exports of gallium, germanium, antimony, and other high-tech materials with potential military applications in retaliation for U.S. restrictions on semiconductor-related exports, underscores the precariousness of global supply chains. This development highlights the vital role of the …
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December 4, 2024

Statement - The Mining Association of Canada Encouraged by Government of Canada Efforts to Address Unintended Consequences of Budget Commitments

        The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes the Department of Finance’s consultation on advancing key Budget 2024 priorities. For the mining sector, this consultation focuses on addressing the eligibility threshold challenges posed by the Clean Technology …
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August 14, 2024

Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) formalizes equal multi-stakeholder governance

          The Mining Association of Canada’s (MAC) Board of Directors unanimously passed a motion to grant the TSM Community of Interest Panel (COI) decision-making authority over the TSM program.  This means that the globally recognized ESG …
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June 13, 2024

Mining Association of Canada statement on the Supreme Court of Canada's opinion on the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA)

          The Mining Association of Canada will be working with its members to carefully analyze the opinion published today by the Supreme Court of Canada that core aspects of the IAA and regulations as they relate …
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October 16, 2023

Canada's Mining Sector Commits to World-Leading EDI Standards

          New Towards Sustainable Mining Protocols Will Drive Industry Performance in Workplace Culture and Respect   The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) announced the publication of a brand new Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocol focused on improving …
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June 23, 2023

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 …
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May 2, 2023

Mining Industry's Role in Global Critical Minerals Supply Chain Prioritized in Budget 2023

          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 …
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March 29, 2023


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