Northwest Territories residents have made it clear that they overwhelmingly support mining in the NWT, according to a survey conducted by Abacus Data, a national research company, and commissioned by the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines and the Mining Association of Canada (MAC).

Territory residents believe the industry’s economic contributions are substantial, and companies’ environmental and safety practices are meeting or exceeding their expectations. As a result, respondents said they would welcome new mines and more government support for mining.  

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC), representing mining operations active in almost every Canadian jurisdiction, announced today it is making a contribution of $50,000 to the Red Cross in Alberta to support the families devastated by the wild fire that has ravaged Fort McMurray and surrounding areas.

Glencore’s Kidd Operations and Raglan Mine get top nods for innovative environmental and community engagement projects

For their innovative projects that raise the bar for corporate responsibility in the Canadian mining sector, Glencore’s Kidd Operations and Raglan Mine were recognized with 2016 Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Excellence Awards yesterday at the CIM Awards Gala in Vancouver.