The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased by the federal government's announcement of the successful completion of negotiations between Canada and China on an agreement that will facilitate increased exports of Canadian Uranium to China.

The agreement is a Protocol that supplements the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the People's Republic of China for Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy of 1994.

$139 billion in new projects planned in the next decade

Mining in Canada is back and growing according to the latest report by Mining Association of Canada (MAC). MAC’s annual Facts & Figures 2011 finds that mining in Canada has not only recovered from the 2008 economic crisis, but is now entering a period of significant and sustained growth.

Report on Mining, Oil and Gas Companies CSR Initiatives Released 

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) today released a report providing an update on the status of recommendations arising from the National Roundtables on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the Canadian Extractive Industry in Developing Countries.

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased by the federal government's announcement of improved timelines for the review process of major projects as described by the Honorable Joe Oliver's open letter to Canadians in yesterday's Globe and Mail.

With over $137 Billion of capital investment expected in Canada's mining sector over the next five years, an effective and efficient regulatory system is now more important than ever.  MAC members are committed to responsible development and welcome rigorous and timely regulation.