
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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READ MOREMay 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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READ MOREMay 1, 2025

Mining Association of Canada Responds to US Tariff Action Against Canada
Pierre Gratton, President & CEO of The Mining Association of Canada, issued the following statement in response to the decision by President Trump to impose tariffs on all Canadian products destined to the United States: …
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READ MOREFebruary 3, 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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READ MOREDecember 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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READ MOREDecember 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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READ MOREAugust 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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READ MOREJune 13, 2024
The Mining Story - Facts and Figures of the Canadian Mining Industry
Highlights State of Canada’s Mining Industry The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released The Mining Story – Canadian Mining Industry Facts and Figures, a report that provides an overview of current trends in Canada’s mining sector based on the latest statistics and …
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READ MOREJune 6, 2024
Positive Measures for Mining in Budget 2024 and a Potential Blow to Mineral Exploration
Through its federal budget, the government has announced a mix of measures that will impact Canada’s mining and mineral exploration sector. Budget 2024 builds upon earlier commitments in Budget 2023, as well as in …
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READ MOREApril 17, 2024
The Mining Association of Canada and The Copper Mark collaborate to enhance Accountability, Transparency, and Credibility
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and The Copper Mark are pleased to announce a new collaboration on an important pilot project to enhance the assurance processes of both Towards Sustainable Mining and the Copper …
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READ MOREMarch 26, 2024
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