The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and the Copper Mark are collaborating on an important pilot project to enhance the assurance processes of both organization’s standards. As part of this project, MAC and the Copper Mark are merging their respective assurance processes for pilot testing by MAC members undergoing Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) verification in 2024, with the Copper Mark…
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Looking forward
It’s said that one should look at life through the windshield, not the rearview mirror; the latter is smaller for a reason. It seems apropos to offer that point as we look out over the coming year in mining since it is a new opportunity to work safely and productively as new benchmarks are set for success. In December, a…
Read MoreArch Leer first to achieve Towards Sustainable Mining verification
Arch Resources’ Leer coal mine in West Virginia has achieved Level A verification for all protocols comprising the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative. Leer is the first mine of any type to achieve and verify this performance level through TSM’s new subscription program, which allows any mine anywhere in the world to implement this globally recognized sustainability initiative for the…
Read MoreB.C. port strikes disrupt mining supply chain: MAC
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) said it is alarmed by the adverse impact ongoing strikes at ports throughout British Columbia are having on the mining industry and the broader Canadian economy. “B.C.’s ports play an essential role in Canada’s mining supply chain, serving as central hubs for the transport of the critical minerals and metals essential to businesses both…
Read MoreMAC taps Chisholm
The Mining Association of Canada has elected its newest chair, Rio Tinto’s Carolyn Chisholm. Chisholm, who serves as general manager of External Affairs for Rio Tinto Canada, will serve a two-year term with MAC. She replaces David Clarry, who is vice president for Corporate Social Responsibility for Hudbay Minerals. He was chair from June 2021 to June 2023. “Carolyn comes…
Read MoreCanada unveils C$4 billion critical minerals strategy
Canada has released a 21st century industrial strategy that is built on the country’s strength as a leading supplier of sustainably produced critical minerals needed to enable the energy transition. The critical minerals strategy, backed by nearly C$4 billion allocated in the country’s budget, focuses on expanding the sector and “moving things forward expeditiously,” said Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.…
Read MoreDakota Gold congratulates Quartermain HOF induction
South Dakota miner Dakota Gold and its President, CEO and Director Jonathan Awde recently congratulated company co-chairman Robert Quartermain on his induction into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame and for his significant contributions to the Canadian and international mining and exploration industry over his career. The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who make Canada’s mining industry a…
Read MoreMAC updates guidance for tailings management
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) in April released updates to its Toward Sustainable Mining (TSM) standards to align with global outlines for tailings management.
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