Mining Associations, Unions & Other Organizations
National Associations & Organizations
Provincial/Territorial Associations & Organizations
Unions
Government Departments
Federal Departments
National Associations & Organizations
Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
Kanata, Ontario
Tel: 613-270-9696
www.mihr.ca
MiHR is a leader in the development of solutions to national human resources challenges facing the mining industry. MiHR contributes to the strength, competitiveness and sustainability of the Canadian mining industry by collaborating with all the communities of interest in the development and implementation of solutions to the industry's national human resources challenges. Their "Mining Attraction, Recruitment and Retention Strategy" aims to increase participation of under-represented groups in the mining workforce (Aboriginal people, immigrants, and retirees).
Mining Association of Canada (MAC)
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel: 613-233-9391
www.mining.ca
The Mining Association of Canada is a national organization of the Canadian mining industry. Its members are mining companies engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication. MAC's mission is to promote, through the collective action of its members, the growth and development of Canada's mining and mineral-processing industry. The MAC works closely with provincial and other industry groups across Canada and in other countries. In 2004, it launched Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM), a stewardship initiative that aims to sustain the industry's role as a leading economic player by increasing public trust in its ability to manage the environmental and social issues important to Canadians. MAC provides information about the mining industry to the media, and to schools and libraries.
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)
Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-362-1969
www.pdac.ca
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada is a national organization with over 7000 members representing the range of companies and individuals in mineral exploration and development. The PDAC exists to protect and promote the interests of the Canadian mineral exploration sector and to ensure a robust mining industry in Canada; it encourages the highest standards of technical, environmental, safety and social practices in Canada and internationally. The PDAC actively promotes greater participation by Aboriginal Peoples in the mineral industry as well as greater understanding and co-operation between Aboriginal communities and mineral exploration and mining companies.
Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association (CAMA)
Email: aboriginal.mine@xplornet.com
CAMA, an Aboriginal non-profit organization, promotes Aboriginal community economic development, mineral resource management, and environmental protection. By negotiating company partnerships for mineral exploration and development, Aboriginal communities can achieve economic self-sufficiency. Involvement with CAMA brings opportunities for networking with representatives from the mineral industry and the Aboriginal community. CAMA hosts regular conferences and other activities that may be of interest to communities involved in mining.
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM)
Montreal, Québec
Tel: 514-939-2710
www.cim.org
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum is a technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, and energy industries. The Institute is a forum for collaboration and knowledge sharing; learning and professional development are facilitated and a culture of achievement is fostered.
Canadian Diamond Drilling Association (CDDA)
Tel: 705-476-6992
www.canadiandrilling.com
The CDDA supports the Canadian mineral industry by providing drill equipment and representational services. The CDDA lobbies government on behalf of the industry and keeps the companies informed of regulatory changes. The association pinpoints industry areas which need further research and development, and facilitates global networking within the industry.
Canadian Land Reclamation Association
Tel: 403-289-9435
www.clra.ca
The Canadian Land Reclamation Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to reclaiming and rehabilitating disturbed lands such as previous surface mine sites. Members investigate problems and solutions in land reclamation, and are provided publishing opportunities for this information. The Association encourages movement from research stages to practical action on land reclamation, and rewards notable achievements in the field.
Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology (CANMET)
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel: 613-995-4088
www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms
The CANMET Mineral Technology Branch is a science and technology arm of Natural Resources Canada. The Branch includes two laboratories, a Mining and Mineral Sciences Lab and a Materials Technology Lab. The first provides research and scientific advice to mining and mineral companies and to the government departments charged with regulating them. The second develops technology to improve the production process of metal.
Canadian Mining Industry Research Organization (CAMIRO)
Tel: 705-673-6595
www.camiro.org
CAMIRO is a not-for-profit organization that manages collaborative mining research, and is voluntarily staffed by members of the mining industry. The three research areas of CAMIRO are Exploration, Mining, and Metallurgical Processing. Research in each section improves technology and efficiency, contributing to the safety, profit, competitiveness, and growth of the Canadian mineral industry.
Coal Association of Canada
Calgary, Alberta
Tel: 403-262-1544 or 1-800-910-2625
www.coal.ca
The Coal Association of Canada provides a single authoritative voice in coal-related matters, promoting the use of coal as an environmentally and economically responsible energy source. Members include companies involved with exploration, development, mining, and transportation and use of coal. The Association invites dialogue among members, with the resulting coordinated views disseminated publicly to government and media in an attempt to influence public perceptions of coal.
Provincial/Territorial Associations & Organizations
Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Tel: 604-681-4321
www.mining.bc.ca
The Mining Association of BC represents mineral producers, coal producers and companies involved in exploration, development and smelting of materials within the province. The Association's main role is to present industry information to the BC government to encourage policies conducive to a strong mining industry. Policy objectives include sustainable development and the inclusion of First Nations communities into resource development.
Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC)
Tel: 604-689-5271
www.amebc.ca
The AME BC promotes environmentally responsible mineral exploration and mining in BC. The AME BC members are corporations and individuals with interests in the non-renewable resources sector. Their five-year Strategic Plan, created in 2007, prioritizes the need to lobby the government for reliable land access to encourage exploration. Another priority is the need for corporate responsibility in the industry.
BC and Yukon Chamber of Mines
Tel: 604-681-5328
www.chamberofmines.bc.ca
The BC and Yukon Chamber of Mines works closely with the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (see listing above). Independently, it publishes Mining Review, giving members an opportunity to publish articles on industry issues so that subscribers, both members and non-members, can learn about exploration and mining development issues and opportunities.
Alberta Chamber of Resources
Tel: 780-420-1030
www.acr-alberta.com
The Alberta Chamber of Resources is a group of organizations dedicated to the orderly development of Alberta's mineral resources. The Chamber has played a key role in raising the awareness of governments and the public about resource issues of importance to Alberta's economic, social and environmental well-being.
Saskatchewan Mining Association (SMA)
Tel: 306-757-9505
www.saskmining.ca
The SMA exists to foster and preserve Saskatchewan's mining industry. It liaises with the government on behalf of the industry. Public education about sustainable mining practices is a priority, and the Association conducts its own industry-relevant studies.
Mining Association of Manitoba
Tel: 204-989-1890
www.mines.ca
The Mining Association of Manitoba informs its members about public policy relevant to mining, while also influencing policy through its own roles in regulatory and licensing processes. The Association works to ensure legal clarity and efficacy of laws and processes related to the mining sector. Another focus is work safety in the mining industry. A sub-department focuses on injury prevention and helps to secure compensation for injured members.
Ontario Mining Association (OMA)
Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-364-9301
www.oma.on.ca
The OMA's members are environmentally-conscious mineral and exploring companies concentrated in Northern Ontario. The OMA serves as a conduit between industry and government, and industry and the public. The Association promotes mining to the public and offers educational resources to its members and the public alike. The OMA helps industry heads understand relevant legislation, while representing industry interests to policy makers.
Ontario Prospectors Association
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Tel: 807-622-3284
www.ontarioprospectors.com
The objectives of the Ontario Prospectors Association are to represent and further the interests of the mineral exploration industry and the interests of prospectors. Its mission is to enhance and promote the Ontario mineral exploration and development community to foster a healthy mining industry.
Boreal Prospecting Association (BPA)
http://www.ontarioprospectors.com/boreal/
It is the intent of this Association to engage and support individual northern prospectors and to facilitate community-industry interaction by encouraging capacity building and mutual understanding. The BPA will represent and further the interests of its members in order to promote mineral exploration as an important economic base for sustainable development in Northern Ontario.
Le Comité Sectoriel de Main-d'Ouvre de l'Industrie des Mines
Tel: 418-653-9254
www.csmomines.qc.ca
Le Comité Sectoriel de Main-d'œuvre de l'Industrie des Mines responds to the challenges and issues of the mining industry's human resources. The committee is supported by Emploi-Québec and its industry partners.
Québec Mining Association (QMA)
Tel: 418-657-2016
www.amq-inc.com
QMA members make up most of the province's mining and mineral workers: companies in metallurgy, exploration, contracting, and metal and mineral mining. The QMA supports its members through research, services, and government lobbying. The Association encourages member partnerships between the mining industry and Aboriginal communities.
Association de l'Exploration Minière du Québec (AEMQ)
Rouyn-Noranda, Québec
Tel: 819-762-1599
www.aemq.org
L'Association de l'exploration minière du Québec (AEMQ) is a non-profit organization. AEMQ represents all those involved in mining exploration in Québec.
New Brunswick Mining Association
Tel: 506-857-3056
www.sources.com
The New Brunswick Mining association, a provincial association, works closely with the overarching Mining Association of Canada (see listing above).
Northwest Territories and Nunavut Chamber of Mines
Tel: 867-873-5281
www.miningnorth.com
The Chamber of Mines serves as the voice of the Northern mining industry, promoting the territories' sector locally and internationally. Besides promotion, it serves an advisory role to governments, investors, universities, and the media, briefing them on industry stances and strategies. Issues the council continues to bring before the government are those specific to the locale: land alienation, lack of infrastructure support, and the role of mining in northern development.
Yukon Chamber of Mines
Tel: 867-667-2090
www.ycmines.ca
The Yukon Chamber of Mines promotes prosperous and responsible exploration and mining within the territory through supporting the industry and lobbying the government. The Chamber is committed to increasing public awareness of sustainable mining practices, and hosts conferences and speakers on the subject.
Aboriginal Skilled Workers Association (ASWA)
Tel: 1-888-889-0130
www.aswa.ca
The Aboriginal Skilled Workers Association is a non-profit corporation working to promote and protect the interests of Aboriginal workers. The vision of ASWA is to create, develop and promote a united group of highly skilled, fairly compensated and respected Aboriginal workers supporting their families in healthy communities. ASWA works with government, employers, training institutions, Aboriginal communities and other supportive organizations to identify the skills in the Aboriginal workforce and to bridge these workers to employment opportunities suited to their skills and career goals. The Association manages a hiring hall referral service for contractors and other employers seeking to access skilled workers from a pool of qualified members.
Canadian Autoworkers Union (CAW)
Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-497-4110 or 1-800-268-5763
www.caw.ca
CAW is the largest private sector national union. It has members from varied industries including mining. CAW brings its bargaining power to environmental, social, and justice issues. Racial equality is emphasized within the organization's structure and programs, which include Aboriginal/Workers of Colour conferences.
Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP)
Tel: 613-230-5200 or 1-877-230-5201
www.cep.ca
The CEP negotiates with companies and lobbies governments to achieve the most favourable working conditions for Canadians. Their structure incorporates many local branches to foster grassroots participation. Regular publications keep the membership informed about on-the-job safety and health issues.
United Steelworkers of America (USWA) - Canada
Toronto, Ontario
Tel: 416-487-1571
www.uswa.ca
The Steelworkers represent workers from all regions and all industries of Canada. The union negotiates for fair wages and workplace justice, and offers a pension plan.
Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers (CMAW)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Tel: 604-437-0471
www.cmaw.ca
CMAW is a union of over 7000 members including carpenters, carpenter apprentices, lathers, millwrights, industrial workers and many other construction trades employees. It is the largest union representing construction workers in British Columbia.
Labourers' International Union of North America (Canada)
Hamilton, Ontario
Tel: 905-522-7177
www.liuna.ca
The Central and Eastern Canada Region of this union includes locals in Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
United Mine Workers of America (UNWA)
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia
Tel: 902-849-8692
www.mineworkers.org
UNWA is a North American labour union that represents workers in mining. Members includes coal miners, clean coal technicians, health care workers, truck drivers, manufacturing workers and public employees throughout the United States and Canada.
British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Tel: 1-800-663-7867
www.gov.bc.ca
The ministry's aim is to develop and sustain a competitive mineral resource sector for British Columbians. The BC Mining Plan prioritizes the creation of a strong industry with more jobs for Aboriginal people and communities.
Alberta Department of Energy
Edmonton, Alberta
Tel: 780-427-7425
www.energy.gov.ab.ca
The Alberta Department of Energy ensures that the energy and mineral sectors remain competitive and successful. The department manages exploration rights and implements development and royalty policies.
Saskatchewan Industry and Resources
Tel: 306-933-5751
www.ir.gov.sk.ca
The mandate of Saskatchewan Industry and Resources is to implement government policies that encourage sustainable growth in the province's resource sector.
Manitoba Department of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines
Mineral Resources Division
Tel: 1-866-MANITOBA
www.gov.mb.ca
The Manitoba Department of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines aims to build the capacity for Manitobans to prosper through innovation, by creating strategic partnerships, encouraging investment, enabling equitable access to the right tools, promoting awareness and knowledge, and championing critical policy development.
Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Tel: 705-670-5755 or 1-888-415-9845
www.mndm.gov.on.ca
The Ministry encourages investment and development into exploration of Northern Ontario's portion of the mineral-rich Canadian Shield. The Ministry offers information on mining as it relates to First Nations.
Québec Department of Natural Resources/Resources Naturelles et Faune Québec
Québec City, Québec
Tel: 418-627-8600
www.mrnf.gouv.qc.ca
Quebec's Department of Natural Resources aims to attract investors to Quebec's mining industry. Quebec employs incentives, like the free mining policy, to encourage increased metal and mineral exploration.
New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources
Tel: 506-453-2206
www.gnb.ca
The Department's Minerals and Petroleum Unit manages the development of New Brunswick's energy and mining industries. Financial incentives, in conjunction with geological and technical services, are offered to companies to encourage exploration and development.
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Tel: 902-424-5200 or 1-800-670-4357
www.gov.ns.ca/natr
The Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources works to manage and develop the province's resource industries. Proper stewardship and scientific understanding are emphasized, with the efficient use of resources the foremost goal.
PEI Department of Development and Technology
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Tel: 902-368-4000
www.gov.pe.ca/development
This Department's Energy and Minerals Unit creates and implements policies relating to a sustainable future for PEI's natural resources. The unit is responsible for the administration of mineral resources development.
Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Mines and Energy
St. John's, Newfoundland
www.nr.gov.nl.ca/mines&en/mining
Mines and Energy promotes and facilitates the sustainable development of the province's mineral and energy resources through its resource assessment, management and development activities for the overall benefit of the citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Nunavut - Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Tel: 867-975-7800 or 1-888-975 5999
www.gov.nu.ca
The Department of Economic Development and Transportation, like other Government of Nunavut Departments, operates on principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) and aims to "put people first, helping to build healthy communities and the infrastructure they need to link to each other, to the rest of Canada, and to the world." Information on how and where to invest in Nunavut's growing sectors as well as a map showing mineral exploration and mining in Nunavut is available online.
Northwest Territories Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
www.iti.gov.nt.ca
The Department is a source of information and expertise about non-renewable resources in the Northwest Territories. It promotes investment in, and development of these resources.
Yukon Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Tel: 867-667-3130
www.emr.gov.yk.ca
Energy, Mines and Resources works with local industry to promote sustainable development of the Yukon's natural resources. The Minerals Resource Branch regulates resource use and exploration with the future always in mind.
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
Phase IV - Promenade du Portage
Gatineau, Québec
www.hrsdc.gc.ca
A variety of tools to help learners, practitioners and employers develop approaches to literacy and essential skills development are offered including links to assessment tools, learning tools and training supports. Funding programs that support labour force development are offered including the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy, Workplace Skills Initiative, Grants for Occupational Health and Safety, and the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program. HRSDC provides information about trades and apprenticeship and is host to an Essential Skills website.
Service Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel: 1-800-O-Canada
www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Youth Info: www.youth.gc.ca
Service Canada provides a range of job creation, labour market partnerships, employment assistance and skills development programs. It also offers a range of products and services focused on youth. Youth Info Line provides information about opportunities available through the Youth Employment Strategy including the Summer Work Experience Program and Skills Link. The website provides information about Canada's Apprenticeship Incentive Grant as well as links to Service Canada Centers in each of the provinces and territories.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
Ottawa, Ontario
Tel: 1-800-567-9604
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca
INAC is involved in economic development, lands and resources related policy and programs for First Nations and Inuit. It is also the department housing the Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians. INAC's Lands Branch exists primarily to manage land-related statutory duties under the Indian Act, as well as obligations under the First Nations Land Management Act (FNLMA) to transfer land management services to First Nations. The branch is responsible for the provision of land research, title clarification, Indian land registration and surveys and for the provision of policy concerning land management and natural resources (minerals and timber). Of potential interest to northerners, the Nunavut Regional Office has developed a glossary of mining terminology (available in Inuktitut). Fact sheets on regulations and the mining cycle can be accessed through this federal department.
Natural Resources Canada - Minerals and Metals Sector (MMS)
Tel: 1-800-267-0452
http://canmetenergy.nrcan.gc.ca
The MMS is the federal government's source of economic and scientific knowledge concerning minerals and metals. The Department ensures that government policy adheres to sustainable development in the mining sector.
Minerals and Mining Statistics Division (MMSD) NR Can
Ottawa, Ontario
http://mmsd.mms.nrcan.gc.ca
A division of Natural Resources Canada, MMSD is a centralized online resource for statistics and information on mining.
Environment Canada
Tel: 1-800-668-6767 (in Canada only) or 819-997-2800
www.ec.gc.ca
Environment Canada's mandate is to preserve and enhance the quality of the natural environment, conserve Canada's renewable resources, and coordinate environmental policies and programs for the federal government.
