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Play Video MAC and its members are committed to supporting an orderly transition toward a lower carbon future, and to being a constructive partner in the fight against climate change. MAC supports climate action that is consistent with the ambition of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius (above […]
TSM Excellence Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted!! We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 TSM Excellence Awards. Please see below for the nomination forms for the Community Engagement and Environmental Excellence Awards in English, French, and Spanish. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2025. TSM Excellence Awards TSM Excellence …
MAC actively represents the Canadian mining industry on key public policy areas, including: regulatory efficiency, economic competitiveness, northern development, climate change, corporate social responsibility, Indigenous affairs and human …
Today, when it comes to discussing the respect and protection of human rights in the responsible mining and sourcing of minerals, a number of legal requirements have come, or are coming, into effect across continents, as well as recommended guidance and frameworks, such as the recently updated OECD Guidelines from Multinational Enterprises on Responsible …
We believe that mining, conducted in consultation with communities of interest, can co-exist with biodiversity conservation. Conserving biodiversity through all stages of a mine's life cycle is an industry priority and helps to maintain a company's privilege to operate. The TSM Biodiversity Conservation Management Protocol consists of three indicators that set out expectations for …
The mining industry is committed to building strong, progressive relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada through engagement, collaboration and the development of mutually-beneficial partnerships. This is exemplified by the industry's track record of early and ongoing engagement, its commitment to continuous improvement of environmental and social …
Mining off-take agreements are essential contracts in the mining industry that govern the sale and purchase of minerals or commodities between mining companies and buyers. South Africa, known for its rich mineral …
Mining-Indigenous Relationship Agreements; Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action; ... International Uptake. Hacia una minería sostenible; Submit TSM Data ... The Mining Association of Canada is the voice of the mining industry and seeks to generate greater awareness around important areas in the sector from ...
Uptake is a trusted AI solutions provider that strengthens Oren's mission to jumpstart the digital transformation of the mining industry," said Grischa Sauerberg, VP of Mining, Sectors ...
inform the drafting of community development regulations that can serve as tools or guidelines to regulate or inform the relationship between mining companies and host communities.
The Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative allows mining companies to turn high-level environmental and social commitments into action on the ground. LEARN MORE The TSM Guiding Principles are backed by a suite of protocols that mining companies measure and publicly report their performance against in the annual TSM Progress Reports.
MAC is helping to build capacity within the global mining industry by sharing its expertise in sustainable mining practices. One of the most effective ways MAC and its members have been doing this is by freely sharing the Towards Sustainable Mining® (TSM®) initiative with mining associations in other countries that are seeking tools to improve the environmental and […]
Executive summary The transition to a low carbon economy, as well as changing technology and geopolitical stresses, requires the expeditious development of new mining, energy generation and infrastructure projects in Canada. There is a broad consensus that the timeline for the planning and approval process for new projects, (including "no go") has to be shortened […]
This paper investigates market reactions to announcements of offtake agreements by Mining Exploration Entities (MEEs) listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
'Mining Agreements in the Regulation of t he Australian Minerals Sector', in Bastida, E, Wälde, T & Warden-Fernandez, J (eds.) International and Comparative Mineral Law and Policy, pp681-696. The ...
MODEL MINE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT SUMMARY Mine development agreements are long-term investment agreements between national governments, principally in the developing world (particularly Africa), and mining companies for the development of specific ore deposits. There is much current focus on these agreements in
We work closely with provincial and territorial mining associations, other industries, and environmental and community groups in Canada and around the world. Data and Sources This annual report reflects currently available …
Over the course of 2017 and 2018, water experts from across the industry worked diligently to develop a set of performance indicators to measure water governance, operational water management, watershed-level planning and water performance and reporting at the mine-site level. In 2015, MAC adopted a TSM Water Stewardship Framework, which describes the …
Working alongside our members, MAC promotes the industry nationally and internationally, works with governments on policies affecting the sector and educates the public on the value mining brings to the economy and the daily …
For over 20 years, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has led the way in responsible tailings management. Tailings management has been a significant focus of MAC's work, particularly through its Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) program.. Tailings are a by-product of mining, consisting of the processed rock or soil left over from the separation of the …
Traditionally, offtake deals are concluded between fully operational mining companies looking to secure the sale of their mine output and buyers who are interested is …
Off-take agreements are therefore defined more specifically as a "forward purchase agreement in which a certain volume of metal 'is taken' from a mine" (Red Kite Explorer Fund, 2007:4). 20 Second, off-take agreements do not necessarily involve any pre-financing, unlike streaming agreements, as seen in the case study on Rwanda in Section ...
Development Agreements to allow us to examine the full range of agreements similar in character, scope and objective. We have defined CDAs as any negotiated agreement between industry (in this case the mining sector) and communities agreeing how these communities will access development initiatives.
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is the national organization of the Canadian mining industry. We represent companies involved in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication. Our member companies account for most of Canada's output of metals and minerals.
Today, when it comes to discussing the respect and protection of human rights in the responsible mining and sourcing of minerals, several legal requirements have come or are coming, into effect across continents, as well as recommended guidance and frameworks, such as the recently updated OECD Guidelines from Multinational Enterprises on ...
Offtake agreements represent attractive financing options for mine development. During challenging financial environments, funding from alternative sources can be the …
Offtake agreements are frequently used in markets that tend to be volatile. This includes energy, oil, mining, and natural resource development. The capital costs related to the extraction of ...
An offtake agreement (OT) is a long-term legal contract between two parties wherein the buyer undertakes to buy all or some portion of the manufacturer's future production. It is usually entered upon before setting up the production …
Canada's mining industry recognizes its important role in reducing its emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change. At the same time, the mining sector is uniquely positioned to supply the minerals and metals required for …
As part of the Mining Association of Canada's (MAC's) commitment to sustainable development, this document provides guidance on climate change adaptation for the mining sector. Climate change is already …
