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Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM)

Mining Association of Canada

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is the industry organisation for the Canadian mining industry.

Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) is a sustainability program made up of 9 protocols; including climate change; tailings management; Indigenous and community relationships; water stewardship; and health and safety. The program is mandatory for MAC members and can apply to mining companies operating in countries whose national mining associations have adopted the program.

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  • Current Version: Varies by protocol
  • First Published: 2004
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Name Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM)
Owner(s) Mining Association of Canada
First Published 2004
Current Version Published Varies by protocol
Licensing Terms Membership
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Number of Participants 100-500
Applicable Size of Entity Agnostic/All

Governance

Scheme Holder Type Industry Association
None
Core Focus Performance
None
Claim Type Practice-level

Assurance

Verification Requirement Independant Assurance
Verification Frequency Every 3 years
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Assessor Qualifications Professional assessment qualifications (e.g., ISO, ASI, IRCA, APSCA, etc.)
Public Audit Reporting Full
Applicability Site-level
Assurance Notes

Training required for VSP in External Verification

Consultation

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