The Mining Association of Canada is a national organization of the Canadian mining industry. It comprises companies engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication. Member companies account for the vast majority of Canada’s output of metals and major industrial minerals
MAC’s mission is to promote, through the collective action of members, the growth and development of Canada’s mining and mineral-processing industry. The Association’s broad functions are to promote the interests of the industry nationally and internationally, to work with governments on policies affecting minerals, to inform the public and to promote cooperation between member firms to solve common problems. The MAC works closely with provincial and other industry groups across Canada and in other countries.