The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) was established in 1935 to represent the mining industry in the country, focusing on sustainable practices and policies that aim to balance economic and environmental interests.
The organization promotes responsible mining through initiatives related to safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
[1] Canada's mining sector is the world's top producer of potash and ranks among the top five producers of various minerals, including aluminum, cobalt, diamonds, fluorspar, gemstones, gold, indium, niobium, palladium, platinum, tellurium, titanium concentrate, and uranium.
[2] The 60 different minerals and metals that Canada's mining industry produces are essential raw materials for everyday products and advanced technologies that support the shift to a low-carbon economy.
These range from fertilizers and building materials to smartphones, electric vehicles, and solar panels.