The Mining Association of Canada is a Canadian trade association that has existed since 1935. It focuses 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.
Ores 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.
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.
Leadership
President (to 1987) and Chairman (from 1987)
General Manager (to 1987) and President (from 1987)
Victor Counsel Wansbrough, November 1946 – February 1968 John L. Bonus, February 1968 – October 1984 Dr C. George Miller, October 1984 – December 1997 Gordon R. Peeling, 15 December 1997 – 1 June 2011 Pierre Gratton, 1 June 2011 – present
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