The Mining Association of Canada is the national organization for the Canadian mining industry.  Its members account for most of Canada’s production of base and precious metals, uranium, diamonds, metallurgical coal, mined oil sands and industrial minerals and are actively engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication. Please visit www.mining.ca or follow us on Twitter @theminingstory.



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Apr 16, 2024, 19:26 ET Positive Measures for Mining in Budget 2024 and a Potential Blow to Mineral Exploration

OTTAWA, ON, April 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, through its federal budget, the government has announced a mix of measures that will impact Canada's mining and mineral exploration sector. Budget 2024...

Mar 26, 2024, 09:00 ET The Mining Association of Canada and The Copper Mark collaborate to enhance Accountability, Transparency, and Credibility

OTTAWA, ON and CHELTENHAM, ON, March 26, 2024 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and The Copper Mark are pleased to announce a new collaboration on an important pilot project to enhance...

Oct 13, 2023, 12:30 ET Mining Association of Canada statement on the Supreme Court of Canada's opinion on the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA)

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) will be working with its members to carefully analyze the opinion published today by the Supreme Court of Canada that core...

Jul 04, 2023, 13:31 ET British Columbia Port Work Stoppages Negatively Impacting Mining Sector and Businesses that Rely on Canadian Minerals and Metals

OTTAWA, ON, July 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) expresses serious concern regarding the damaging effects strikes taking place at ports across British Columbia are...

Jun 22, 2023, 10:00 ET 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, June 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) announced the ...

Jun 14, 2023, 10:00 ET Mining Association of Canada Announces New Chair

MAC's Board of Directors elect Carolyn Chisholm of Rio Tinto as Chair OTTAWA, ON, June 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased to announce that Carolyn Chisholm, General...

May 10, 2023, 10:00 ET Economic Impacts and Drivers for the Global Energy Transition Report Highlights State of Canada's Mining Industry

OTTAWA, ON, May 10, 2023 /CNW/ - 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...

May 02, 2023, 10:41 ET Canadian Mining Companies Recognized for Excellence in Sustainable Mining

OTTAWA, ON, May 2, 2023 /CNW/ - 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...

Mar 28, 2023, 17:29 ET Mining Industry's Role in Global Critical Minerals Supply Chain Prioritized in Budget 2023

OTTAWA, ON, March 28, 2023 /CNW/ - 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...

Dec 09, 2022, 14:00 ET New Critical Minerals Strategy Positions Canada as the Leading Supplier of the Mined Materials Essential to a Lower Carbon Future

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 9, 2022 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) congratulates the Government of Canada on the release of its Critical Minerals Strategy (CMS), a 21st century industrial...

Nov 03, 2022, 19:18 ET Fall Economic Statement Outlines Supports for Canada's Mining Sector

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 3, 2022 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes today's Fall Economic Statement, which includes several commitments that will provide support for the country's mining ...

Jun 27, 2022, 11:51 ET New Poll Shows Unprecedented Support for Canada's Mining Sector and its Role in Contributing to the Tech Essential to Net-Zero

OTTAWA, ON, June 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is releasing a new national poll that finds high levels of support for Canadian mining and increased understanding on...

May 03, 2022, 10:30 ET Canadian Mining Companies Recognized for Commitments to Sustainability and Outstanding Environmental and Community Engagement Achievements

OTTAWA, ON, May 3, 2022 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada's (MAC) Community of Interest Advisory Panel has selected the Gahcho Kué Mine, owned as a Joint Venture between De Beers Group and...

Apr 07, 2022, 20:38 ET $3.8B Commitment in 2022 Budget Significantly Enhances Canadian Mining Industry's Ability to Provide the Minerals and Metals Required to Reach Net-Zero

OTTAWA, ON, April 7, 2022 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes the government's forward-looking vision for our sector as proposed in Budget 2022. With unprecedented support and...

Mar 20, 2022, 18:57 ET CP Rail Strike Brings Greater Uncertainty to Canada's Mining Sector Amid Ongoing Shipping and Supply Chain Challenges

OTTAWA, ON, March 20, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) expresses serious concern regarding the damaging effects the dispute and resulting strike between Canadian Pacific...

Mar 09, 2022, 12:00 ET New Report on the State of Canada's Mining Industry Highlights Opportunities to Lead as Supplier of Materials Essential to Low-Carbon Transition

OTTAWA, ON, March 9, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released its annual Facts & Figures report, a comprehensive overview of current trends, including updated statistics...

Oct 22, 2021, 13:00 ET Colombian Mining Association Establishes a Sustainable Mining Standard in the Country

CARTAGENA, Colombia, Oct. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - At the closing of Colombia's National Mining Congress and having as a witness Marianick Tremblay, Ambassador of Canada in Colombia, and Ivan Duque Marquez,...

Sep 21, 2021, 10:56 ET The Mining Association of Canada Comments on Outcome of Federal Election

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 21, 2021 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) congratulates Prime Minister-designate Justin Trudeau on his election victory and looks forward to working with the...

Jun 16, 2021, 13:00 ET Mining Association of Canada Announces New Chair

MAC's Board of Directors elect David Clarry of Hudbay as Chair OTTAWA, ON, June 16, 2021 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased to announce that David Clarry, Vice President of...

May 05, 2021, 11:15 ET 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, ON, May 5, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is releasing ...

Apr 30, 2021, 10:00 ET Leading Canadian Mining Companies Recognized for Extraordinary Environmental and Community Engagement Achievements

OTTAWA, ON, April 30, 2021 /CNW/ - 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...

Apr 19, 2021, 22:40 ET 2021 Budget Doubles Down on Battery Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

Modest First Steps on Rare Earths Insufficient to Displace Reliance on China OTTAWA, ON, April 19, 2021 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) welcomes several expanded and refined measures...

Apr 07, 2021, 10:30 ET 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, ON, April 7, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) announced updates to its world...

Mar 03, 2021, 09:02 ET Australian minerals sector takes accountability to new level

Statement from Tania Constable, CEO, Minerals Council of Australia & Pierre Gratton, President and CEO, Mining Association of Canada OTTAWA, ON, March 3, 2021 /CNW/ - Australia's minerals industry...

Feb 25, 2021, 09:30 ET New Report Highlights the Essential Nature of Canadian Mining in Ongoing Global COVID-19 Economic Recovery Efforts

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) released its annual Facts & Figures report, a comprehensive overview of current trends, including updated statistics...

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